Elote Corn Pasta Salad Meal Prep

• tempo total: 7 minutes

Ingredientes

12 oz pasta of choice

1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs

1 tbsp olive oil + taco seasoning

2 cups corn

1 small red onion, diced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

3/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Dressing:

1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 ½ tsp taco seasoning

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

Instruções

Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook per package instructions. Drain and cool.

Cook Chicken: Season with taco seasoning. Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side. Rest, then chop.

Make Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, mayo, taco seasoning, lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

Assemble Salad: Combine pasta, chicken, corn, red onion, cilantro, and cotija in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

Portion: Divide into 4 containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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