Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
A refreshing yet hearty pasta salad featuring tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on the counter.
- Mix the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and cubed mozzarella in a large bowl.
- Add the pesto sauce over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is nicely coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Pairs well with white wine or lemonade. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg