Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil.
• Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
• Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature. Standard breasts will take 6-8 minutes per side. Set chicken aside to rest.
• Salt pasta water and cook pasta to al dente, according to package instructions.
• While pasta cooks, mix up bruschetta. Dice large tomatoes and slice grape tomatoes in half. Discard some of the seeds if there is a lot of them, and add to a small bowl. Grate garlic with microplane zester and add to tomatoes.
• Thinly slice basil and set aside. Slice chicken into thin strips and set aside.
• Drizzle tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt and stir gently to combine. Stir in basil, saving a small amount for garnish.
• Serve pasta on plates or in bowls and top with tomato and basil mixture, fresh mozzarella, and sliced chicken. Garnish with basil. Season with flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste

BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl, and let cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, chicken, basil, artichokes, olives, and Parmesan. (If you're looking to make this recipe in advance, leave out the fresh basil and stir it in right before serving.) Toss to combine.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and honey. While whisking, stream in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine, then serve immediately or refrigerate for, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and sugar together to make dressing. Add onion, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Combine warm pasta and dressing in a large bowl until pasta is well coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil to the cooled pasta. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

TGI FRIDAY'S COPYCAT BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Tomato Salad (Step 1): Wash, core and dice tomatoes to 1/4" pieces, save juices and place in small bowl. Wash, dry and cut basil leaves into thin strips. Combine tomatoes, left over juice, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and hold for 2 hours before use.
• Balsamic Glaze: Bring to a boil vinegar and sugar in small pan and turn down flame to a simmer Reduce by 75% until sauce turns to a thick syrup, hold at room temperature.
• Pasta: Boil pasta as per directions on box until al dente.Drain and transfer to bowl.
• Tomato Salad (Step 2): Heat heavy bottom saucepan under medium-low flame. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, heat oil for 20 seconds. Saute cloves of garlic, that are sliced into thin coins, in oil (if small use 3) for 45 seconds on each side until soft and tender - do not brown garlic (if brown DISCARD and start over). Increase heat and add tomato salad and stir.
• Tomato Salad (Step 3): Add plain tomato sauce to pan and bring to a boil. Add pasta to sauce pan and toss with fresh sauce (sauce should just coat pasta). Transfer to a service platter or plate individually. Garnish with balsamic glaze.
• Chicken Breasts: Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Grill 3-4 minutes per side for grill marks or until the chicken breasts reach 165 degrees F. Grill right before serving.
• To serve: Slice chicken breast into strips on a bias (45 degree angle) and place on top of pasta.Enjoy!