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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
This quick and creamy pasta salad is loaded with cooked chicken, sweet red bell peppers, and a rich basil pesto dressing. Using pre-cooked chicken and a simple two-ingredient dressing makes the meal incredibly fast to assemble. It works perfectly as a speedy weeknight dinner or a packable lunch for the next day. The combination of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and creamy pesto offers a satisfying contrast of textures and bright flavors.
Ingredients
- 85g/3oz pasta shapes
- ½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 cooked chicken breast
- 1 tbsp basil pesto
- 2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche
Instructions
- 1Boil the pasta shapes according to the package directions until tender.
- 2While the pasta cooks, chop the cooked chicken breast and mix it with the diced red pepper. In a separate small bowl, stir together the basil pesto and low-fat crème fraîche. Drain the cooked pasta well and toss it directly into the creamy pesto mixture.
- 3Add the chicken and red pepper to the dressed pasta, tossing everything together until evenly coated. Serve the salad right away or store it in an airtight container for a cold lunch.
Nutrition
47g
Protein
15g
Fat
68g
Carbs
7g
Sugar
0.3mg
Sodium