Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings, featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty basil pesto.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (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
For the best flavor, use freshly made basil pesto. You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to store-bought pesto for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg