This chicken pasta salad is a delicious no-fuss weeknight dinner packed full of chicken, fresh tomatoes, and flavor. This dish can be served hot or cold as a bruschetta pasta salad.
1PoundThin Spaghetti cooked according to package directions
Preparing the Chicken
1TablespoonOlive Oil
1PoundChicken breastsor rotisserie chicken diced up
2TeaspoonsItalian Seasoning
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Preparing the Sauce
1TablespoonOlive Oil
2TablespoonsGarlic Minced
2TablespoonsRed Onion approximately ½ an onion finely diced
8Roma Tomatoes Diced, can use cherry tomatoes too
Assembling the Pasta Salad
2TablespoonsBalsamic Vinegar
½CupParmesan Cheese grated, plus more as a topping when serving
2TablespoonsFresh Basil or Parsley Chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1TablespoonBalsamic Glaze to drizzle over the top when serving
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
1 Pound Thin Spaghetti
Preparing the Chicken
In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix and season both sides of the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet and sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until booked through and golden brown on the outside. Remove from the pan and allow the meat to rest.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the garlic and red onion until you can smell the garlic. This should take 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the tomatoes gently tossing to combine. Add this mixture to the pasta.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, 8 Roma Tomatoes
Add the vinegar, parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley to the pasta dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice the chicken and add to the pasta. Toss to combine.
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
Top with additional parmesan cheese, fresh basil or parsley, and balsamic glaze.
You can store the leftover pasta in the fridge up to 5 days. That means this is a great dish to meal prep as lunch or dinner for the whole week!To reheat, sprinkle some water overtop prior to microwaving (to avoid the pasta from drying out) and then microwave for 1-2 minutes.To make this pasta taste as good as new, add some freshly grated parmesan cheese overtop and then add some fresh basil overtop.