Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

Introducing our Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad—a quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe that checks all the boxes. This simple dish combines tender chicken, cooked pasta, and fresh veggies, making it the ideal choice for a hassle-free yet satisfying meal.

Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

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Yield: 2

Author: Rachel Aust

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

• 320 grams Chicken Breast (raw weight)
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups Brown Rice Fusilli (cooked)
• 1 stalk Celery (diced)
• 1/2 Cucumber (medium, diced)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (sliced)
• 1/3 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsps Sesame Oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly, then shred.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Strain and run under cold water immediately to prevent overcooking.
3. In a bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, celery, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Add the oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat. Enjoy!

Notes

• Leftovers Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.
• Serving Size One serving is approximately two cups.
• More Flavor Add apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and/or coconut aminos.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

432.02

Fat (grams)

12.19 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2 g

Carbs (grams)

56.4 g

Fiber (grams)

3.30 g

Net carbs

53.09 g

Sugar (grams)

0.80 g

Protein (grams)

23.16 g

Sodium (milligrams)

154.67 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

51.2 mg

While I do my best to calculate the nutritional information these figures should be considered estimates only.

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