Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
A delightful blend of tender pasta, juicy chicken, and creamy pesto, this salad is perfect for busy family meals or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup homemade basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the basil pesto and mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best flavor, add the pesto fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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