Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad

If you love the viral TikTok lemon pasta recipe, then you'll fall in love with this version of a cold pasta salad with flavorful grilled chicken and a creamy garlic base. It's the perfect meal prep recipe that works for lunch or dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword creamy lemon chicken pasta salad, tiktok lemon pasta recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 377kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts Halved
8 oz. Pasta I used chickpea pasta
1/2 cup Fresh Basil chiffonade

Chicken Marinade

1 Lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cup Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes

Dressing Base

5.2 oz. Package of Boursin Cheese garlic and herb flavor
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Lemon, juiced and zested
2 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Chicken Prep and Cooking Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients together and place in a bag or shallow dish.
Halve the chicken breasts to create thinner pieces for even cooking and better marinating. Place the chicken into the marinade and into the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Grill each chicken breast directly over the flame, about 3 mi3nutes per side.
The chicken should easily lift from the grate when ready to flip. Continue to cook and flip the chicken, two times total or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing into pieces for the pasta salad.

Dressing

In a bowl, add the Boursin cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice/zest.
Mix in the parmesan cheese, garlic, and seasonings.
Whisk to fully combine and taste to add any additional salt (if needed). Set it aside.

Assembly

Cook the pasta of choice according to the package directions.
Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake dry.
Add the pasta to a large bowl and add the dressing and diced grilled chicken.
Chiffonade the fresh basil and toss that to combine as well.
Check to see if the pasta needs additional seasonings or parmesan cheese and adjust as needed.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Notes

While I create this lemon pasta salad to be enjoyed cold, it's also quite delicious reheated in the microwave as well. Reheat for about a minute and enjoy!

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