Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad that combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and basil pesto for a perfect meal-prep or picnic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Add the basil pesto and olive oil, then toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in a couple tablespoons of mayo or Greek yogurt. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, pesto pasta, quick meal, meal prep