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Italian Chicken Pasta Fresca

This Italian Chicken Pasta Fresca is a refreshing take on pasta salad, perfect for any gathering! The dish comes alive with the blend of grilled, Italian-seasoned chicken, vibrant tomatoes, creamy parmesan, and the zing of garlic, all tossed with light spaghetti and finished with a touch of balsamic...
5
35 min
TOTAL TIME
532
CALORIES
$1.41
PER SERVING
Italian Chicken Pasta Fresca
Directions
CHICKEN
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for around 6 minutes each side until cooked through and browned. Remove and set aside, allowing it to rest.
PASTA
3
While the chicken is cooking, boil spaghetti as per package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water before transferring to a large mixing bowl.
FRESCA
4
In the same pan used for the chicken, heat up the olive oil over medium heat.
5
Add minced garlic and chopped red onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
6
Turn off the heat, add the diced tomatoes and toss until well combined.
7
Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta in the mixing bowl.
8
To the pasta, add parmesan cheese, finely chopped basil, and balsamic glaze.
9
Season with more salt and pepper as required, and toss until all ingredients are well combined.
10
Slice the rested chicken and add it to the pasta. Toss again to distribute evenly.
11
Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese or refrigerate for an hour for a cold pasta salad.
Health Info
Macros
64g
CARBS
16g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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