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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

Try this Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad recipe at your next summer BBQ or picnic. It's easy to make, versatile and packed full of flavour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 count boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 12 ounce coloured rotini pasta 12oz package
  • 1 count broccoli chopped into florets
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 6 tablespoon pesto
  • 12 count black olives pitted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Optional Flavor Enhancer

  • 5 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 4 minutes of cooking time, add in the broccoli to the pot. Drain. Add to a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, tomatoes, basil (if using), olives, pesto and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Perfect for picnics and summer gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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