Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
This Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad has campanelle pasta, diced chicken, fresh tomatoes and diced mozzarella tossed in an easy pesto. Serve it as a main dish or on the side without the chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup Romano cheese
+ 7 more ingredients
Instructions
Cook pasta according to manufacturer's directions.
Combine the basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender and pulse 5-7 times.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the machine is still running.
Scrape down the sides of the blender or processor and add the cheese. Mix a few more time by pulsing to completely blend.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Pour the pesto over the bowl contents and toss gently to completely coat.
Serve with additional fresh basil, if desired.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI