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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
LunchThis Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect lunch to have prepped and ready to eat for those busy day. It is a great source of protein & carbs and the is an easy way to get micronutients in with the veg!
Calories571kcal
Carbs57g
Protein49g
Fats16g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This meal has 50g of protein and 57g of carbs making a great meal post training to replenish carb stores and support muscle growth and repair. The veg support recovery with there anti inflammatory.
Health Benefits
The spinach and tomatoes add antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals providing a boost to your overall immune system & health.
Expert Tips
Garnish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves to enhance the flavors and add a pop of color.
Equipment
- Airfryer
- Pot
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 700 g Chicken
- 250 g Cherry Tomatoes
- 25 g Pesto
- 4 Bacon Medallions
- 1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
- 400 g Pasta (dry)
- 90 g Mascarpone Cheese
- Cajun Seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with seasoning of your choice (Cajun used here)
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer until cooked through, approximately 45 minutes.
- Grill 4 bacon medallions in the oven.
- While the bacon and chicken in cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes.
- Add the mascarpone cheese, pesto & balsamic vinegar to a small bowl to make the dressing and mix until well combined.
- When the chicken has 15 minutes left start cooking the pasta in a pot of boiling water as per packet instructions.
- When the chicken & bacon is cooked cut into smaller pieces.
- Add the tomatoes, spanich, bacon, chicken & dressing to a bowl and mix until all components are coated in the dressing.
- Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 353gCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 49gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.8gTrans Fat: 0.3398gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 999mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 74ugVitamin C: 10.4mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2.1mg
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