Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is a delicious dish packed with the fresh flavor of basil and pine nuts pesto sauce. The chicken is made with an air-fryer and is ready just in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pesto Pasta
- 2½ cups Organic Gemelli Pasta (other pasta types are perfect too)
- 1 cup Pesto Sauce
- ½ cup Parmigiano Romano
- ⅕ cup olive oil
For the Air-fryer Chicken
- 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add the pasta to boiling water, and cook until is well cooked. Drain the pasta.
- If you add any type of vegetables, boil them now. Meanwhile, boil the broccoli for 2-3 mins or until bright green and tender. Drain well. Is optional to add broccoli.
- Add the pasta and pesto sauce to a heated pan and toss to combine.
For Air-Fryer Chicken Skinless Breasts
- Place the chicken in the air-fryer basket.
- Rub olive oil on the chicken.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic powder, paprika powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub on each side of the chicken.
- Cook in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken to the other side. Cook for another 10 minutes or until is soft and tender.
- Serve immediately with Shredded Parmigiano Romano for garnish.