Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

This chicken pesto pasta salad recipe is quick and bursting with fresh summer flavors. It's the perfect make-ahead salad for BBQs, potlucks, or easy entertaining all season long!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups uncooked penne
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (or more to taste)
  • 5 ounces little tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onions chopped
  • 1 cup pesto (click for my recipe or use store-bought)
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
  2. Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients.
  3. Toss everything together in a large salad bowl and generously season the pasta salad with salt & pepper.
  4. You can serve the pasta salad immediately or chill it first.

Notes

  • Serves 6-8 depending how much people eat. You can definitely halve the recipe if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 523kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1049IU (21%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 523kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1049IU 21%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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