Quick Chicken Pesto Pasta (Printable Version)

Bright fusilli with chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes in one satisfying, quick Italian skillet.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 10.6 ounces fusilli pasta

02 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

03 - 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

05 - 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain well.

02 - Transfer warm pasta to a large bowl. Add shredded chicken and prepared pesto, tossing to coat evenly.

03 - Fold in halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls until just combined. Serve immediately, warm or chilled as desired.

01 - To increase dietary fiber, substitute whole-wheat fusilli for the traditional variety.