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Green Chicken Pasta Salad: My Diary of Us

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Can someone please explain to me how it is almost July and how I am going to have a 9 month old baby?  Where has the time gone?  This year is flying by entirely too fast for me and I need it to slow down.  We've had a lot going on the past month with Parks having surgery among other things and one thing that has been a lifesaver for me is easy dinners!  I have been making lots of 30 minute meals lately because I just don't have time for much else!  I am sure you can relate with kids home from school, vacations, and all of the other busyness that comes with summer.  The days are disappearing and dinner time rolls around without any warning leaving your hungry family staring at you wondering what will be on the menu for the night.  My Greek chicken pasta salad is going to be one of your new favorite easy meals that will fill up your "people" while keeping it somewhat healthy at the same time!

I happen to be all about a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.  They are lifesavers for busy weeks and I have one on hand almost at all times for salads, sandwiches, or easy snacking.  This pasta salad gets a protein boost from a rotisserie chicken, because...hello you don't have to cook it, and makes for a complete and healthy meal that can be served for lunch or dinner!

Listen, anytime I can take a short cut in the kitchen I am going to do it, especially when it's hot outside and I can't even think about turning my oven on.  You are going to love this pasta salad that you can really make your own by adding or subtracting your favorite ingredients!  I couldn't imagine a more perfect dish to take to your July 4th cookout this weekend!

Green Chicken Pasta Salad: My Diary of Us

Ingredients:

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken (skinned, deboned, and chopped or shredded)
  • 1/2 Seedless Cucumber (the ones in the wrapper at the store), Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, Cut in Half
  • 1/2 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Reduced Fat Mayo (Can use full fat mayo or substitute Greek Yogurt)
  • 1/3 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Greek Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Dill, Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped Fine
  • 1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives (I omitted these because my hubby is not an olive fan)

Directions:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and add a big handful of salt before adding your pasta.  
  • Add pasta to the water and cook according to the package directions or until al dente.  
  • Drain the pasta and spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet to allow the pasta to cool completely. (A key step to a good pasta salad.)
  • Whisk together olive oil, mayo, red wine vinegar, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese.  
  • Pour dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all pasta is coated.
  • Top with fresh dill and parsley and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Note:  This dish will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Green Chicken Pasta Salad: My Diary of Us
Green Chicken Pasta Salad: My Diary of Us

Doesn't get much easier than this guys and honestly it's so delicious that you will probably end up making some version of it every week!

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PostedJune 28, 2016
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Pasta
Tagspasta salad, chicken pasta salad, healthy, easy recipes, easy dinners, light lunches, Greek pasta salad, chicken recipes, summer recipes, light dishes

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P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
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Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
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P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
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#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday
Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
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Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
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Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
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Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
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#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams
Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
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My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
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#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
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And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
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#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams
✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
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This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
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#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes
I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
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Link to recipe in profile! .
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#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal
Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
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#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish
Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
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I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
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P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
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#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams
I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
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Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen
My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
_
Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
_
P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
.
.
.
#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
_
Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
_
Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
_
Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
.
.
.
#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
_
My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
.
.
.
#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
_
And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
.
.
.
#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams ✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
_
This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
.
.
#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
_
Link to recipe in profile! .
.
#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
.
.
#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
_
I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
_
P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
.
.
.
.
#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
_
Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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.
.
#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
_
Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
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