PASTA WITH TOMATO PESTO, FETA AND CHICKEN

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Boldly flavored tomato pesto adds delicious depth to this pretty salad with an easy shortcut--frozen cooked chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup purchased sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, basil, pesto and salt; stir gently to mix. Add cooked orzo to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • To make tomato cups, cut off stem end of tomato and scoop out pulp; discard. Spoon salad mixture into tomato cups. If desired, serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 3 g

Hanna Sakr
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This pasta dish is a must-try. You won't be disappointed.


Mohamad Rasafian
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I would definitely recommend this pasta dish. It's delicious and easy to make.


Hammad ch
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This is my favorite pasta dish. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Pica2
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I love this pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Messiah Brown
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This pasta dish was easy to make and it tasted great. I especially liked the combination of tomato pesto and feta cheese.


Utpal kumar
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomato sauce was flavorful and the feta cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Assenath Wanjiku
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to the sauce, and it was delicious.


Juan Carlos Araiza Jimenez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked al dente. The tomato pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy.


blue crane
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of tomatoes, pesto, and feta. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Oyinmowo Monica
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Beloved One
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomato pesto, feta, and chicken was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.