Chicken and Pasta Salad Recipe #sofiaafoodie #short

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1. Chicken and Pasta Salad Recipe
   
   This vibrant chicken and pasta salad is a quick, flavorful dish
   
   perfect for any meal—lunch, dinner, or meal prep. It combines
   
   fresh ingredients with a creamy, tangy dressing and an optional
   
   spicy twist!
   
   Ingredients:
   
   • Cooked pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli, or farfalle) – 150 g (about 1
   
   cup cooked)
   
   • Chicken breast fillet – 200 g (about 1 medium breast), cut into
   
   medium pieces
   
   • Paprika – 1 tsp
   
   • Salt – to taste
   
   • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp (15 ml)
   
   • Olive oil – 1 tbsp (15 ml)
   
   • Red onion – ½ medium, finely sliced
   
   • Cherry tomatoes – 100 g (about ¾ cup), halved
   
   • Pickled cucumbers (gherkins or dill pickles) – 100 g (about ¾
   
   cup), finely chopped
   
   • Natural yogurt (plain, unsweetened) – 2 tbsp (30 ml)
   
   • Chipotle sauce (optional) – 1 tsp (5 ml)
   
   • Grated Parmesan cheese – 20 g (about ¼ cup)
   
   Instructions:
   
   1. Cook the chicken: Toss the medium-cut chicken pieces with
   
   paprika, a pinch of salt, and soy sauce. Heat olive oil in a hot
   
   skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for 4–6
   
   minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
   
   Set aside to cool slightly.
   
   2. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta,
   
   fried chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pickled
   
   cucumbers.
   
   3. Add dressing: Add the natural yogurt and optional chipotle
   
   sauce (for a smoky, spicy kick). Toss everything together until
   
   evenly coated.
   
   4. Finish with cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the
   
   salad and mix gently.
   
   5. Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes
   
   for a refreshing cold salad. Perfect for a quick meal or to share at
   
   a gathering!

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