PASTA WITH TOMATO PESTO, FETA AND CHICKEN

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Boldly flavored tomato pesto adds delicious depth to this pretty salad with an easy shortcut--frozen cooked chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup purchased sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, basil, pesto and salt; stir gently to mix. Add cooked orzo to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • To make tomato cups, cut off stem end of tomato and scoop out pulp; discard. Spoon salad mixture into tomato cups. If desired, serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 3 g

Mithun Majhi
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Loved this recipe!


Felipe Rapalo
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This was a great recipe!


Brynn
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This dish was delicious!


Amara Butler
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Loved this recipe! The tomato pesto was amazing.


nawaraj ghimire
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This was a great recipe! The tomato pesto was easy to make and the dish came together quickly.


Pramila Pradhan
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This dish was delicious! The tomato pesto was flavorful and the feta added a nice salty flavor.


vidyasagar Psi
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Loved this recipe! The tomato pesto was amazing. I used a food processor to make it and it came out so smooth and flavorful.


Tiyasa tawhidul Tuba
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This was a great recipe! The tomato pesto was easy to make and the dish came together quickly. I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes and it was still delicious.


Zain Tariq
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This dish was delicious! The tomato pesto was flavorful and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breast and they were so moist and tender.


Kelsey Letchworth
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Loved this recipe! The tomato pesto was amazing and the chicken was so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Maimana Mahrous
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This was a great recipe! The tomato pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Ryaan alam
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So easy and delicious! I used pre-made pesto and it was still amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the feta added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Mathias Wagner
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This dish was delicious! The tomato pesto was flavorful and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breast and they were so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Awulae Annor Adjaye
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Loved this recipe! The tomato pesto was amazing. I used a food processor to make it and it came out so smooth and flavorful. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the feta added a nice tang. Will definitely be making this again!


Body Ghazy
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This was a great recipe! The tomato pesto was easy to make and the dish came together quickly. I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes and it was still delicious. The feta added a nice salty flavor.


Arslan Hussain
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I made this dish last night and it was so easy and tasty! I used whole wheat pasta and grilled chicken instead of chicken sausage. The tomato pesto was flavorful and the feta added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!


Thobeka Pita
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomato pesto, feta, and chicken was delicious. The feta added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again!