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Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and roasted chicken come together to create this impressive Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad recipe inspired by one of my favorite Italian dishes.
Course
Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Italian
Keyword
buffalo chicken, caprese, pasta salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
10
Calories
257
kcal
Ingredients
12
ounces
cooked pasta
(I used farfalle)
2
cups
halved cherry tomatoes
1
cup
julienned fresh basil
1 1/2
cups
cubed cooked chicken breasts
8
ounces
mozzarella
cubed
Balsamic Dressing:
½
cup
extra virgin olive oil
3
tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
2
teaspoons
sugar
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
½
teaspoon
ground pepper
¼
teaspoon
dried thyme
¼
teaspoon
dried oregano
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, basil, chicken, and mozzarella.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
Add the dressing to the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
257
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
32
mg
|
Sodium:
406
mg
|
Potassium:
195
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
435
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
129
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg