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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A quick and delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or cubed
  • 3 cups Pasta Use gluten-free if desired
  • 1 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking pot
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
  3. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated with pesto.
  4. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding olives or nuts as a topping. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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