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 chicken pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 377kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts butterflied or halved
8 oz. Pasta short cut
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

Marinate the Chicken: Mix the marinade ingredients together and place in a bag or shallow dish. Halve or butterfly the chicken breasts to create thinner pieces for even cooking and better marinating. Place the chicken into the marinade and the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Chicken Cooking Instructions: Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Grill each chicken breast directly over the flame, about 3 minutes per side. You can also pan sear this in a cast iron or traditional skillet on the stove if desired.
The chicken should easily lift from the grate when ready to flip. Continue to cook and flip the chicken two times in total or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing into pieces for the pasta salad.
Boursin Cheese 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.
Cook the pasta of choice according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and shake to dry.
Add the pasta to a large bowl and add the dressing, coating the pasta fully. Then, mix in the diced grilled chicken and fresh basil.
Taste Test: 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 3-5 days.

Notes

This recipe is delicious at chilled, room temperature, or served warm!

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