Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad
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4.6
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad
Description
This pasta salad begins with cooking spaghetti to al dente and grilling seasoned chicken breasts coated with basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The garlic and red onion are sautéed briefly to mellow their flavor before tossing with diced Roma tomatoes. The warm mixture is combined with the pasta alongside Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley.
Once the chicken is sliced and added, the salad is finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired, which adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish offers varied textures from tender chicken, al dente pasta, and juicy tomatoes with fresh herbs for aroma.
It is suitable served warm, reheated gently with the olive oil-tomato mixture, or served cold straight from the fridge, adjusting to meal preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta thin, dry weight
- 1 pound chicken breast 2 large breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped, about ⅓ of a red onion
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar adjust to your tastes
- 8 Roma tomato diced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, plus more to serve
- 2 tablespoons basil or parsley, finely chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 1 drizzle balsamic glaze to serve, optional - I use store bought
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- While the pasta is boiling, season chicken with the herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil on in a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes each side). Remove from pan; set aside and allow to rest.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the same hot pan / skillet. When hot, sauté the garlic and red onion until garlic is fragrant (about 1 minute). Turn off heat.
- Add in the tomatoes, toss them lightly in the heat to warm them through and combine all of the flavours. Add the tomato mixture onto the pasta.
- Mix in the vinegar, parmesan cheese and basil (or parsley). Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Slice the chicken; add to pasta. Toss the pasta with all of the ingredients until well combined.
- Top with 2 tablespoons of extra parmesan cheese (OPTIONAL) and serve immediately with balsamic glaze, OR refrigerate up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- The salad can be served warm by reheating with the olive oil and tomato mix or cold as is.
- Adding balsamic glaze prior to serving enhances flavor but is optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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