Name: Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne); 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup pesto sauce; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for any occasion, featuring pesto, chicken, and cherry tomatoes.

Author: ameliasweet7643
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Gather your ingredients on the countertop.
Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
Add the pesto sauce over the pasta mixture.
Mix everything together until well-coated.
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
Chill in the refrigerator for half an hour or serve immediately.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

For added convenience, use rotisserie chicken. Experiment with different types of pasta for variety.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 440mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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