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Grilled Chicken Bruschetta With Caprese Pasta Salad

Tender, delicious grilled chicken breasts are served with garlicky bruschetta. I serve it alongside the easiest Caprese pasta salad featuring simple and fresh ingredients.

Vinny DelGiudice
Tasty Team
Total Time

1 hr

1 hr

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Grilled Chicken Bruschetta With Caprese Pasta Salad
Total Time

1 hr

1 hr

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Bruschetta

  • 3 fresh roma tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 handful fresh basil, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Caprese Pasta Salad

  • ½ lb rotini pasta
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful fresh basil, julienned
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Grilled Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds total)s
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 498
  • Fat 22g
  • Carbs 23g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 46g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the bruschetta: Stir together the tomatoes, shallot, garlic, basil, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Make the Caprese pasta salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high. Add the rotini, and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, and transfer it to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and stir to coat. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the grilled chicken: Preheat a grill to high (about 500°F). Rub the chicken evenly with the olive oil. Sprinkle all over with the garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Arrange on unoiled grill grates, and reduce the heat to medium (400°F–450°F). Grill, covered, until the chicken reaches 160°F, 6–8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, and let rest for 10 minutes (temperature of the chicken should rise to 165°F while resting).
  4. Return to the Caprese pasta salad: Toss together the rotini, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and remaining ¼ cup olive oil. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. Thinly slice the chicken. Arrange the chicken on plates, and top with the bruschetta. Arrange the Caprese pasta salad on the side, and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
  6. Enjoy!
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