Pesto Chicken Pasta salad is one of my summertime staples. This quick and easy salad recipe uses pasta, pesto, canned chicken, and vegetables. Be sure to look at Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad, Step by Step before you begin.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto
- 1 (3.5-ounce) jar prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 (12-ounce) can chicken, drained
- 1 (12-ounce) package Havarti cheese, cubed
- 1 (16-ounce) package campenelle pasta
- 1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen baby peas
Preparation:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, pesto, and milk and mix well. Add bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken, and cheese and mix well; set aside.
Cook pasta in water until al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, place peas in colander in sink.
When pasta is done, drain over peas in colander; shake off excess water and stir into bowl with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 4-5 hours before serving.
