Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad
Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad brings together juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula or spinach, and tender pasta coated in basil pesto brightened with a touch of red wine vinegar. Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and toasted pine nuts add nutty depth and crunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for picnics, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the rotini as directed on the package.
- 3
Drain and rinse well under cold water; set aside.
- 4
Mix the pesto, vinegar, garlic, and salt in a large bowl.
- 5
Add the chicken, cooked rotini, arugula, tomatoes, half of the cheese, and half of the pine nuts.
- 6
Toss well.
- 7
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
- 8
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and pine nuts just before serving.
- Calories 575.18 kcal High
- Protein 33.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.06 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.13 g High
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High
- Cholesterol 98.42 mg High
- Sodium 903.34 mg High
- Fiber 3.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.63 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 383.23 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 506.62 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 148.05 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 21.1 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 575.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Pesto Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
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