Balsamic Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Balsamic Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional); 1/2 tsp salt & pepper each; 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 8oz pasta of choice, cooked according to box (I used banza protein pasta); • 2-3 persian cucumbers, sliced; • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; • 1/2 cup packed basil and spinach, chopped; • 6oz mozzarella pearls; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp honey; salt & pepper to taste

4 steps

Updated at: Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:17:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories3085.8 kcal (154%)

Total Fat171.3 g (245%)

Carbs202.2 g (78%)

Sugars24.9 g (28%)

Protein176.8 g (354%)

Sodium3248.1 mg (162%)

Fiber10.3 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

cube chicken breasts and coat thoroughly in oil and lemon juice, seasoning with desired spices. place the cubed chicken pieces in a large pan over the stove and and pan sear until cooked through (alternatively you can bake it in the oven at 400* for about 20-25 mins).

Step 2

while the chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package instructions, or until al dente. drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

in a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinaigrette ingredients.

Step 4

add all pasta salad ingredients + cooked chicken to a large bowl. pour dressing over. season with salt and pepper and additional dried or fresh herbs. eat straight away or set in the fridge for a bit to cool. enjoy!!