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Kale Pesto Chicken Pasta Bowl


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Your new favorite weeknight dinner is here—wholesome, colorful, and packed with flavor. This bowl brings together protein-rich chicken, vibrant veggies, and a dreamy kale pesto over brown rice pasta. It’s easy, cozy, and so satisfying!

 


Ingredients

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1 cup cooked brown rice pasta

1/2 zucchini, sautéed or roasted

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes

2 tbsp Trader Joe’s kale pesto (or any kale pesto)

1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh spinach

Fresh basil leaves for garnish


Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

 

In a skillet, sauté zucchini and spinach until tender.

 

Combine pasta, chicken, zucchini, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.

 

Stir in kale pesto until everything is well coated.

 

Top with fresh basil and serve warm or chilled!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 30g