This Lemon-Pesto Chicken & Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad is packed with flavor and is the perfect, easy-to-make dish for your next gathering or meal prep. Featuring juicy chicken, crisp bacon, refreshing veggies, and a zesty dressing, this salad will be on regular rotation!
In a bowl, combine the chicken, basil pesto, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
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While chicken is marinating, preheat your oven to 375°F.
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Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
DRESSING
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In a large salad bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until well combined.
SALAD
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and immediately add the hot pasta to the dressing.
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Add the cubed cheddar cheese to the pasta and toss to combine.
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Add the cooked chicken, croutons, shredded romaine lettuce, corn kernels, and crumbled bacon to the pasta. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
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Top the pasta salad with diced avocado, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
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