Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant and quick Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad that combines tender pasta with shredded chicken and a flavorful basil pesto, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the pesto.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality or homemade pesto. Allow pasta to cool before mixing to prevent wilting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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