Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 boneless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon garlic pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt to taste; lemon; 16 ounces penne pasta; cherry tomatoes small carton of; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
salt to taste
lemon
16 ounces penne pasta
cherry tomatoes small carton of
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnuts

1
Slice your chicken breasts through the middle, length-wise.
2
Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and place over medium-high heat.
3
Add the thin sliced chicken.
4
Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper, and a touch of salt as it cooks.
5
Allow to cook for about 3 or 4 minutes then flip and season other side with remaining seasonings. When chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center, remove the pan from the heat and squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon over the chicken. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and set aside to cool.
6
Toast the walnuts in a shallow dish in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
7
Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer cooked and cooled pasta to serving dish.
8
Add the pesto, chicken, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta (reserve remaining feta) and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and remaining 1/4 cup feta.
9
Serve immediately.

756

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 boneless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

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