Best Jalapeno And Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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PESTO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Quick and easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad with fresh ingredients and loads of flavor! This is the perfect side dish for any get together, backyard bbq, or potluck.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

17 ounces Sam's Choice Italia Fusiloni Pasta
⅔ cup prepared Italian salad dressing
½ cup Sam's Choice Italia Basil Pesto Sauce
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh arugula
2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper, for topping

Steps:

  • Boil pasta for 8-9 minutes until tender, rinse with cold water, drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Add spinach and arugula, shredded chicken, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese pasta bowl.
  • Whisk together Italian salad dressing and pesto sauce until smooth, then pour over pasta. Toss to combine. Top with cracked black pepper and grated parmesan cheese as desired.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 8 hours and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 kcal, Carbohydrate 97 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 744 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JALAPENO AND PESTO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious, cold chicken and pasta salad. Very healthy as well. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together and is bursting with flavor from only a few ingredients. I prefer using two jalapenos (SEEDED) but if you want only a very little spice to it, just use one. I wouldn't skimp on any of the ingredients, they all make this salad what it is. Perfect for any BBQ or gathering or just a super quick dinner on a night where you don't feel like cooking or heating up the house.

Provided by MelvinsWifey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Toss all 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Can be eaten straight away, or let sit in the fridge, covered for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with crusty, cheesy garlic bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.3

CREAMY PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

85g pasta shapes
½ red pepper , chopped
handful halved cherry tomatoes
1 cooked chicken breast
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the red pepper with the cherry tomatoes and chicken. Mix the pesto and crème fraîche. Drain the pasta, then stir it through. Toss through the veg and chicken and eat immediately, or pack into a container for lunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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