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By Karina 31 Comments Filed Under: Chicken

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion! With Italian seasoned grilled chicken and a good kick of garlic and parmesan cheese, this is one pasta salad that will impress!

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta… It was time to make a kick-ass carb recipe that you won’t regret!

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

With nearly ALL of the salads on this site full of lettuce and good-for-you-vegetables, it was time to bust out some carbs and give you something different. This is one recipe that I had to go digging into the archives for! Two years ago, I made and posted this Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad which had been an emergency lunch for a few weeks (back then), and shared it before I knew how to focus a camera lens even. Anyway, the point is, that salad went crazy loco world wide with the embarrassing photo attached to it. The only problem, is, that recipe is a single serve recipe — a lazy girls recipe — and I’ve been busting to remake it ever since. Fast forward two years to a better lens and a bit more patience, and here we are. Again.

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe

For this version, you can feed a crowd and be the most popular person at your next gathering / function / partayyy / or dining room. Still a semi-lazy girls version, this pasta salad is even better than the last one, and can be served warm OR cold! 

I’m’a break this down:

  • Chicken grilled or seared in Italian seasonings.
  • Ripe roma tomatoes tossed with a garlic and onion infused olive oil → pan fried first to release all of their incredible flavours.
  • Balsamic vinegar, some parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, basil or parsley.

Mamamia what a salad!

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

Add extra parmesan cheese and look at that! The most beautiful and filing pasta!

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

If you’re looking for a low carb version and something similar, check out this Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad!

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

Watch our Bruschetta Chicken Pasta being made right here!


 

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Serves: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 g) thin spaghetti pasta, (dry weight)
  • 1 pound (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, (2 large breasts)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 of a red onion)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, (adjust to your tastes)
  • 8 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 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

Adapted from this Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad (Single Serve)
Salad can be served warm (heated through in the same pan as the olive oil tomato mixture) OR cold as described in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com
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  1. Kimberly banks says

    October 28, 2020 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    I think all of your recipes are in my meal rotation. They are so good and never disappoint. Thanks

    Reply
  2. Dawn says

    August 04, 2020 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    I’ve just made this recipe for dinner this evening. Omg the flavours were fantastic. My whole family thinks it’s one of the best pastas I have cooked. Definitely be eating this every week. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Ani says

    January 12, 2020 at 2:24 am

    I was thinking of making this as a meal-prepped lunch for the week. Would it not keep in the fridge for a few days?

    Reply
  4. Patty McReynolds says

    January 02, 2019 at 10:30 am

    I don’t make this as a salad, but as a jot dish for dinner and it’s sooooo good! We all love it.

    Reply
  5. Vickie says

    November 06, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    I made this over the weekend, it’s wonderful! Wonderful flavors!
    I’ve eaten it left over, it’s even better. I’ve recommended it to my kids too. I know it will be a hit at their homes too! 5 stars

    Reply
  6. Brianna says

    August 20, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe !!!! My chicken needed a little more time but was superb.

    Reply
  7. Becky says

    July 11, 2018 at 5:17 am

    Are you using jarred minced garlic or mincing it yourself?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      July 12, 2018 at 1:27 am

      I usually just mince it myself.

      Reply
  8. Morgan says

    June 14, 2018 at 8:24 am

    I can’t access the recipe, it doesn’t seem to have a recipe posted on here anymore. I have used this recipe in the past, and was able to access it then. Any idea what’s going on?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 14, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you for letting me know! I am so sorry that the recipe went missing! My site had a malfunction for a period of time today and we are just getting things up and running. I apologize for the problem and how long it took. Thank you for your patience and following along with me! If you have any other questions or concerns please email me and I would love to help in any way that I can. XOXO Here is the recipe: https://cafedelites.com/bruschetta-chicken-pasta-salad/.

      Reply
  9. Megan says

    October 04, 2017 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    I made with spaghetti squash and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 25, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      YUM!

      Reply
  10. JEssica says

    August 09, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    My entire family loved this recipe! Made it just as is and it was delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Jessie Link says

    July 29, 2017 at 3:51 am

    How do you make th Balsalmic Glaze for the end? HELP!

    Reply
    • Tatum says

      January 15, 2019 at 2:33 am

      5 stars
      She mentions that it is storebought hon

      Reply
  12. Lisa Rouck says

    July 27, 2017 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    Added twice as many veggies including zucchini, yellow peppers, and fresh baby spinich with some of the seasoning added to them. Delicious light summer meal. Will make again next week.

    Reply
  13. Boyan Minchev says

    July 08, 2017 at 12:57 am

    5 stars
    Amazing pasta salad recipe, thak you for sharing this delicious dish with us.

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:31 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night and have already printed recipe to share with friends. We all have fresh tomatoes and basil in our gardens. Beautiful dish and wonderfully flavorful!

    Reply
  15. Stacey Salvatore says

    June 23, 2017 at 9:53 am

    I often come to your site when I need a new recipe! This recipe was fabulous!!!!! I decided to make it last minute so I didn’t have time to make the glaze. I can inly imagine it would add to the taste! Loved it and so did my guests! Served warm tonight but will have it cold for lunch tomorrow! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Amy says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    How do you make the balsamic glaze?

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious!!! We ate it hot, and I also added spinach!! Will definitely make it again!

    Reply
  18. LeRae says

    March 22, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Mmmmmmmmm I can’t wait to try this! We are trying to eat less carbs so I will be making this with spaghetti squash ?

    Reply
  19. Florence says

    March 19, 2017 at 7:55 am

    I’m studying the recipe right now to see what to start dicing. I think it’s going to be enough for warm at dinner and cold for later!

    Reply
  20. Susan says

    March 16, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Do you serve the balsamic glaze on the side for each person to drizzle as much as they like? How do you use it?

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    March 12, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I never comment on recipes but I just had to on this one. The only thing I did different was added the balsamic glaze to the pasta once I added all the ingredients. The whole house agreed this was definitely a keeper in the rotation.

    Reply
  22. Treasa says

    December 05, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Could you please state which brand of balsalmic vinegar you used?

    Reply
  23. Cassandra says

    October 13, 2016 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I made this tonight, and it was delicious. Even my four year old loved it!

    Reply
  24. Patty says

    August 28, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    My daughter sent me this recipe which I am going to try to day for my husband and myself. I am just curious, what is the “Balsamic Glaze”?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 01, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Balsamic glaze is a balsamic reduction, usually cooked over stove top with brown sugar until thickened and reduced down like a syrup consistency. You should be able to find it at any grocery store!

      Reply
  25. paula schuck says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:37 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing. Scheduled to pin for later. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 24, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you Paula!

      Reply

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