Chicken · 25 min
Grilled Chicken, Zucchini & Arugula Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 688 kcal / serving
This dish pairs grilled chicken with peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a bright lime dressing over pasta for a quick weeknight meal. It balances texture and flavor in about 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby arugula
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ (4 oz) loggoat cheese
- 1lime
- 5 ozrotini pasta
- ½shallot
- 1 mediumzucchini squash
- limes
- red onion
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby arugula
- 1lime
- ½shallot
- 1 mediumzucchini squash
- limes
- red onion
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (4 oz) loggoat cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- 5 ozrotini pasta
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby arugula | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| goat cheese | ½ (4 oz) log | 1 (4 oz) log | 1 ½ (4 oz) logs |
| lime | 1 | ||
| rotini pasta | 5 oz | 10 oz | 15 oz |
| shallot | ½ | 1 | |
| zucchini squash | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| limes | 2 | 3 | |
| red onion | ½ medium |
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Directions
- Boil salted water in a medium pot and cook the pasta until just tender, about 8–10 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Warm a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken dry, lay it flat to form thin cutlets, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in the hot pan until cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate to rest.
- Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice into 1/2-inch planks, toss with oil, salt, and pepper, and grill until charred and fork-tender; cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mince the shallot and whisk in lime juice, oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Toss the warm pasta with the dressing until evenly coated and let it cool slightly.
- Add the grilled zucchini, arugula, and the pasta to the bowl, then toss to combine.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and arrange over the salad; crumble goat cheese over the top and serve.
Two tips
- Make ahead: the pasta can be cooked and the dressing made up to a day in advance; store separately.
- Swap idea: if you run short on lime, use lemon juice from your pantry and adjust with a touch more honey if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 688 kcal
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbs
- 62 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 205 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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