PASTA FREDDA CON POLLO E PESTO

pesto

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: spinach + garlic

Avocado provides creaminess while spinach + garlic mimics the herb flavor.

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cubed cheddar cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while cheddar is often more affordable.

Cut chicken breast into small pieces.

In a skillet, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Add the chicken pieces and sauté for a few minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Continue cooking the chicken over medium heat for about 10 minutes until golden brown; then turn off the heat and set aside.

Meanwhile, fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil; add salt.

Cook the pasta until al dente.

Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the chicken pieces.

Add pesto and mix well to combine the ingredients perfectly.

Let the pasta rest in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours.

Plate the pasta and garnish with a few basil leaves.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens