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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Healthy chicken pesto pasta salad with shredded chicken and whole wheat pasta. Easy meal prep recipe with 36g protein and 10g fibre.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Allergen: Dairy, Gluten
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 599kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 150 g Dried wholewheat pasta
  • 120 g Cooked chicken shredded
  • 4 Mini cucumbers sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Pesto
  • 20 g Rocket (arugula)
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 40 g Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 3 g Fresh basil chopped
  • 70 g 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
  • 20 g Parmesan grated
  • 130 g Cherry tomatoes quartered
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Instructions

  • Cook 150 g Dried wholewheat pasta according to the packet instructions - usually around 12 minutes, , but you want it al dente so that it doesn't go mushy.
  • Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add 3 tablespoon Pesto, 70 g 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt, 20 g Parmesan, 2 tablespoon Lemon juice, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper. Mix well to combine everything.
  • Add the cooled pasta, 120 g Cooked chicken, 20 g Rocket (arugula), 40 g Sun-dried tomatoes130 g Cherry tomatoes and 4 Mini cucumbers.
  • Serve with 3 g Fresh basil on top.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it to al dente, as you don't want it mushy when mixed with everything else. Let the pasta cool before mixing to prevent the yogurt dressing from splitting.
  • Reserve a tablespoon of pasta water to loosen the dressing if needed.
  • Chop ingredients evenly for better texture in every bite.
  • Add the rocket just before serving if you want it extra fresh when it comes to meal prep.
  • If you are using cooked chicken breast, the easiest way to shred it is in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. SO easy. You can also just shred it with 2 forks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1457IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 5mg

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