Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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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

CREAMY PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Creamy Pesto & Chicken Pasta Salad image

If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad PER SERVING 600 kcalories, protein 47g, carbohydrate 68g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 4g, sugar 7g, salt 0.3 g Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

85 g pasta, shapes
1/2 red pepper, chopped
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon basil pesto
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the red pepper with the cherry tomatoes and chicken. Mix the pesto and half and half. 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 591.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 93.4, Sodium 97, Carbohydrate 73.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 43.5

CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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I love pesto so this is one of my absolute favorites. I took it to a picnic and it didn't last long at all. It's from the Favorite Brand Names Cookbook.

Provided by pesce_gurl

Categories     Potluck

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (7 ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1/2 cup pitted ripe sliced ripe olives
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix pesto and salad dressing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cooking in Missouri

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pasta (penne, linquini or bow ties)
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons basil pesto
shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
  • In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Brown chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and cooked through, about 8-9 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cut into 1/2 pieces.
  • Pour out drippings from pan but don't wipe the pan out. In the same pan, melt 1/4 cup butter on medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and dash of white pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese into a creamy mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in the pesto sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes.
  • Serve with breadsticks.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over the hot noodles.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper (optional).

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