Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
This chicken pesto pasta salad recipe is quick and bursting with fresh summer flavors. It's the perfect make-ahead salad for BBQs, potlucks, or easy entertaining all season long!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked penne
- 2 cups cooked chicken (or more to taste)
- 5 ounces little tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onions chopped
- 1 cup pesto (click for my recipe or use store-bought)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients.
- Toss everything together in a large salad bowl and generously season the pasta salad with salt & pepper.
- You can serve the pasta salad immediately or chill it first.
Notes
- Serves 6-8 depending how much people eat. You can definitely halve the recipe if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
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