Warm Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Apr 24, 2020 by Snap Fitness · Nutrition
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INGREDIENTS

  • 640 g Chicken Breast
  • 10 tbsp Pesto
  • 4 cup Spinach
  • 40 whole Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 medium Zucchini
  • 2 medium Red Capsicum
  • ½ cup Basil Leaves
  • 1 serve Salt and Pepper
  • 1 serve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 cup Cooked Wholemeal Pasta

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METHOD

Step 1

Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the zucchinis and capsicums.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, spray olive oil in a frypan and place over a medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken to the pan and after a few minutes add in the roughly chopped zucchini and capsicums.

Step 5

When the chicken is cooked through (8-10 minutes) add the cherry tomatoes and spinach.

Step 6

Remove the pan from the heat, then add the pasta and pesto and stir to combine.

Step 7

Season with cracked pepper and fresh basil leaves, divide into four serves, then dig in!