Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

This healthy cold pesto pasta salad with chicken is simple to make and bursting with the fresh taste of basil and tomatoes.

5 from 3 votes

This chicken pesto pasta salad is quick, easy, and a great way to use up leftover chicken. The perfect make-ahead salad for summer BBQs, potlucks, or easy entertaining.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian American

Keyword: chicken pesto pasta salad

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

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.

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