Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad

June 02, 2014

170

Chicken, fresh mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts are all tossed together with pesto-coated pasta -- perfect for a summer potluck or make-ahead dinner!

1 lb. chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) container grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (or regular fresh mozzarella cheese cut into cubes)
2 cups uncooked small pasta (such as mini wagon wheels, mini shells, or mini penne)
¼ cup – ½ cup basil pesto
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, gently toss together cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside until pasta is completely...
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Nutritions

Calories
944

Sodium
486mg
20% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV