Dinner

Chicken avocado pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil

This chicken and avocado pasta salad is the perfect mix of fresh, and hearty. Whole wheat penne keeps it wholesome, while grilled chicken adds a solid protein boost. Juicy cherry tomatoes and ripe avocado bring color and texture to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy days when you still want something nourishing and balanced. A quick toss, a drizzle of olive oil, and you’ve got yourself a FitChef favorite that tastes as good as it looks.

PREP TIME 15

SERVINGS 1

Cuisine: American
Meal: Dinner
Difficulty: Easy
Focus: High protein, High fiber
Allergens: Gluten

KCAL 727 kcal

PROTEIN 40 g

CARBS 62 g

FAT 35 g

FIBER 13 g

Ingredients

3 oz (84 g) whole wheat penne
¼ red onion
6 cherry tomatoes
½ avocado
3 oz (84 g) grilled chicken strips
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tsp (2 g) Italian seasoning

Preparation

1

Cook the penne according to the package instructions.
2

Chop the onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado. Cut the chicken strips into smaller pieces if needed.
3

Drain the pasta under cold water and let it drain well.
4

Mix the penne with the onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and chicken strips.
5

Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta salad and season with Italian seasoning.

Quick Tip Garnish with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor and color.

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