Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad is filled with fresh mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, grilled chicken, pasta, and pesto sauce. This easy and delicious dish is great for meal prepping for busy nights or work days.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (sliced (about 8 ounces))
• 4 ounces mozzarella pearls
• salt & pepper to taste (to taste)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook on the grill or in a pan over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until 165 degrees F. Remove and set aside on a plate to cool.
2. 2Cook pasta in boiling water according to package until al dente. Drain and then place in a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and then place noodles back in empty bowl.
3. 3Slice up cooked chicken and add it to the pasta along with the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and pesto. Toss until combined and evenly coated in the sauce. Garnish with parmesan and add salt and pepper to taste.