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Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

By Sasha Gordanier

Total: 25 minutes
SaladPastaChickenMain CourseHealthy

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole-wheat pasta
  • 8 oz grilled chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.

4

Pour the pesto dressing over the pasta mixture, and gently toss to ensure everything is coated evenly.

5

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.

6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

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Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

By Sasha Gordanier

SaladPastaChickenMain CourseHealthy
Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad - whole-wheat pasta, grilled chicken breast recipe

This Salad Pasta Chicken Main Course Healthy recipe is ready in 25 minutes and features whole-wheat pasta, grilled chicken breast, basil pesto and other delicious ingredients. Contains 520 calories total.

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole-wheat pasta
  • 8 oz grilled chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.

4

Pour the pesto dressing over the pasta mixture, and gently toss to ensure everything is coated evenly.

5

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.

6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 520

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