Spinach Basil Pesto Summer Pasta Salad With Chicken Recipe

Name: Spinach Basil Pesto Summer Pasta Salad With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast; 1 box Barilla Plus Penne Pasta with Flax; 9 ounces fresh spinach package of, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 10 basil leaves or more to taste; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated; 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 4 cloves garlic add more if you love garlic; 3 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt omit if you are watching your sodium; 1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise; 1 squash medium, cut in half lengthwise; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; pasta; vegetable; spinach

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breast
1 box Barilla Plus Penne Pasta with Flax
9 ounces fresh spinach package of, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 basil leaves or more to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
4 cloves garlic add more if you love garlic
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sea salt omit if you are watching your sodium
1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise
1 squash medium, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup cherry tomatoes
pasta
vegetable
spinach

1
Preheat the Grill; grill chicken breast until for about 15 to 20 minutes on low to medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 170u00b0F with a meat thermometer. When cool, cut into 1 inch cubes. Set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions in a 4-qt sauce pan. Drain and rinse under cold running water using a large colander.
3
Meanwhile, cut zucchini and squash in half lengthwise using a crinkle cutter; cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Put cherry tomatoes on a skewer; spray vegetables with cooking spray; add salt and pepper to taste. Grill until vegetables are tender and crisp for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling using tongs.
4
In a food processor add olive oil, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, spinach, basil, garlic, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and creamy for about one minute.
5
In a serving bowl add the cooked pasta, grilled vegetables, grilled chicken breast and spinach basil pesto mix; mix will. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breast, 1 box Barilla Plus Penne Pasta with Flax, 9 ounces fresh spinach package of, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spinach Basil Pesto Summer Pasta Salad With Chicken 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.

Spinach Basil Pesto Summer Pasta Salad With Chicken

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