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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is a healthy main course meal that is ready in less than 20 minutes! Gluten free and great for meal prepping!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed or shredded)
  • 16 oz pasta
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ cup chopped bell pepper
  • ⅔ cup italian salad dressing
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to al-dente. Once cooked, drain well in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together Italian salad dressing, yogurt, and pesto until smooth.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and dice your bell pepper and set aside. In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese and pour the dressing on top, toss well to coat.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve and enjoy!
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. It can be served cold. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
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