Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
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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
- 4 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups chicken or more to taste, cooked
- 5 ounces little tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onions chopped
- 1 cup pesto (click for my recipe or use store-bought)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients.
- Toss everything together in a large salad bowl and generously season the pasta salad with salt & pepper.
- 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
(7%)
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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Overall Rating
5
8 reviews
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