Ingredients
What you need
- 220g pasta
- 300g chicken breast
- 95g pesto
- 80g spinach
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon
You'll also need
bowl, knife
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Chicken pesto pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and a punchy dressing for work or school lunches.
30 min520 kcal3 base servingsMake AheadBatch CookLunchbox Friendly
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Method
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Step 1Get prepped
Cook the pasta in boiling water for 9 to 11 minutes until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water so it does not clump as it cools.
Step 2Start cooking
Slice the spinach and halve the cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3Build the flavour
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss it with 1 tablespoon of the pesto.
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