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Pasta with grated parmesan cheese and grilled chicken on top of it in a blue dish, a black and white checkered napkin, lemons and basil in the background
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Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken

Chicken Pesto Pasta is made with grilled chicken, noodles, and basil pesto! This pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce that makes it the ultimate comfort food! It's a perfect summer salad!
Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 322kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta I used Cellentani
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise you can use plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons pesto
  • 2 cups grilled chicken sliced
  • ¼ cups parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cups sliced basil leaves optional

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mayo, salt, pepper, and pesto together.
  • Add drained and cooled pasta, and chicken to dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Put in a serving bowl if desired. Garnish with basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You can refrigerate longer.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg