ITALIAN CHICKEN-PESTO PASTA SALAD
I use my recipe#144195 for this salad you may use your own favorite, this is best if served right after it is made or you can refrigerate until ready to serve, feel free to throw in some pine nuts :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta; drain in a colander then rinse well under cold water.
- Drain the pasta well in the colander.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl then toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil.
- Add in chopped tomatoes and cooked cubed chicken; toss to coat.
- For the dressing; in a processor puree the prepared pesto with the spinach and lemon juice.
- Add in the mayonnaise and pulse until blended.
- Add the mayo mixture to the pasta mixture; toss to combine.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese then season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 432.9, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.7
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Kanika Akter
[email protected]This pasta salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooke
virinchi gupta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The pasta salad was also very refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Don Donking
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer picnic. It's easy to make and can be served cold. The pesto sauce is delicious and the chicken is tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.
Rehan abbasi
[email protected]Yummy! This pasta salad is delicious. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness to the dish. I would definitely make this again.
Dk Hilda
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, the chicken is tender and juicy, a
Tanya islam
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first because I'm not a huge fan of pesto. But I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto sauce was actually really good and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The pasta salad was also very refreshing and flavorfu
Singh Lake
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pasta salad. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooked p
Md Siyam 153 Md Siyam 153
[email protected]I love this recipe because it is so versatile. I've made it with grilled chicken, roasted chicken, and even leftover rotisserie chicken. It's always delicious! I also like to add different vegetables to the salad, such as bell peppers, carrots, and a
Kaleb Zemke
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The pasta salad was a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. I will definitely be making
Xiao Ling
[email protected]This Italian chicken pesto pasta salad is a delightful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of grilled chicken, flavorful pesto, and tender pasta is truly irresistible. I loved the addition of fresh vegetables like cherry tomat