Description
A vibrant and comforting Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad featuring cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and fresh vegetables tossed in basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup homemade basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and pesto in a large bowl; mix well.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready; garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Adjust seasoning after chilling as flavors settle. For best flavor, let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Contemporary Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg