
By Kim Burke
Lilyβs Bites Chicken and Corn Pesto Pasta Salad
π₯π Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bell Peppers and Creamy Pesto Dressing
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Updated at: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:57:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories1907.1 kcal (95%)
Total Fat114.8 g (164%)
Carbs116.4 g (45%)
Sugars19.8 g (22%)
Protein115 g (230%)
Sodium2084.4 mg (104%)
Fiber13.9 g (50%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings

2 cupsrotini pasta
cooked and cooled

2 cupschicken breast
cooked, sliced or shredded

1 cupfresh corn kernels
or canned

1red bell pepper
diced

1yellow bell pepper
diced

fresh parsley
for garnish

1 cupfresh basil leaves

ΒΌ cupgrated parmesan cheese

ΒΌ cuppine nuts

2cloves garlic

ΒΌ cupolive oil

Β½ cupgreek yogurt

1juice of lemon

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the Dressing:
Step 3
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 4
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until the dressing is creamy and well combined.
Step 6
Assemble the Salad:
Step 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, corn, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper.
Step 8
Pour the creamy pesto dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
Step 9
Serve:
Step 10
Garnish the salad with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing chicken and corn pasta salad!
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