Description
A quick and easy dish combining the fresh flavors of basil pesto, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta (or your favorite spiral pasta)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, shredded chicken, tomatoes, and arugula.
- Add pesto and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and pine nuts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill before serving or enjoy right away!
Notes
Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Pesto, Chicken Salad, Quick Recipes, Healthy Meals