Description
A hearty lunch perfect for football days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked pasta
- 1 cup of diced chicken
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture.
- Add salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- This lunch can be made ahead of time.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Great for tailgating or watching games at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing and cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: football lunch, pasta salad, game day meal