Pesto Pasta Salad is filled with fresh mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, grilled chicken, pasta, and pesto sauce. This easy and delicious dish is great for meal prepping for busy nights or work days.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time22 minutesmins
Total Time37 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pesto Pasta Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
1poundchicken breasts
1tablespoonoil
8ounceswhole wheat pasta
1/2cuppesto sauce
1 1/2cupsgrape tomatoes, sliced (about 8 ounces)
4ouncesmozzarella pearls
salt & pepper to taste, to taste
1/4cupparmesan cheese
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook on the grill or in a pan over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until 165 degrees F. Remove and set aside on a plate to cool.
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package until al dente. Drain and then place in a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and then place noodles back in empty bowl.
Slice up cooked chicken and add it to the pasta along with the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and pesto. Toss until combined and evenly coated in the sauce. Garnish with parmesan and add salt and pepper to taste.