Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
A quick and easy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad made with tender chicken, homemade pesto, and crisp vegetables, perfect for packed lunches or quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup homemade basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook and cool the pasta until al dente.
- Dice cooked chicken into bite-size pieces and confirm it reached 165°F during cooking.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumbers and red onion for even distribution.
- Mix pasta, chicken, pesto, and vegetables in a large bowl.
- Toss and season, then chill briefly or serve at room temperature.
Notes
Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Can swap ingredients for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/chicken-pesto-pasta-salad/