ITALIAN CHICKEN-PESTO PASTA SALAD
I use my recipe#144195 for this salad you may use your own favorite, this is best if served right after it is made or you can refrigerate until ready to serve, feel free to throw in some pine nuts :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta; drain in a colander then rinse well under cold water.
- Drain the pasta well in the colander.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl then toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil.
- Add in chopped tomatoes and cooked cubed chicken; toss to coat.
- For the dressing; in a processor puree the prepared pesto with the spinach and lemon juice.
- Add in the mayonnaise and pulse until blended.
- Add the mayo mixture to the pasta mixture; toss to combine.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese then season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 432.9, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.7
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Shani Adv
[email protected]This pasta salad is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.
Malini Lalith
[email protected]I added some grilled shrimp to this pasta salad and it was amazing!
Daniel KING
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on Sunday and eat it throughout the week.
Daniella Chidera
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It turned out great!
Bawer Hassan
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Rabah Bouchnafa
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.
Cultist Junior
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kingsley Chinonso
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Lowyn Ackerman
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Pabitra Puri
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Malak Elashram
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Md . Faruk Hawlader
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh.
Amjad Reyyan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.
KINGS GAMING
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the pesto, chicken, and vegetables blended perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.