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Crispy Chicken Patties With Pasta And Garden Salad

Crispy Chicken Patties With Pasta And Garden Salad strike a perfect balance between savory and fresh, making it a delightful meal for families. This dish features crunchy chicken patties, al dente shell pasta, and a colorful garden salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Patties
  • 1 lb ground chicken Lean ground chicken is recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking the patties.
For the Pasta and Salad
  • 2 cups shell pasta Cook until al dente.
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Fresh or herbed feta can be used.
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light dressing Substitute with dairy-free dressing if desired.

Method
 

Preparation of Patties
  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Shape the mixture into round patties, ensuring they are not too thick.
Cooking the Patties
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to prevent steaming.
Preparing the Pasta
  1. While the patties are cooking, boil the shell pasta in salted water until tender (around 8–10 minutes). Drain well.
Preparing the Salad
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomato, yellow bell pepper, sliced red onion, crumbled feta, dill, and Greek yogurt (or dressing). Toss until evenly coated.
Plating the Dish
  1. Serve a portion of shell pasta on each plate, top it with the chicken patties, and add a generous helping of fresh salad on the side.

Notes

Crispy Chicken Patties With Pasta And Garden Salad can be stored in the fridge for about 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the patties separately for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat for the best texture retention.