Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

Summertime is the perfect time for all things pasta salad and grilling related. This bruschetta chicken pasta salad is bursting with flavor and topped with vibrant colorful tomatoes.

closeup of sliced grilled chicken atop curly long fusilli with fresh tomatoes and basil in white pasta bowl
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Marinate Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup Italian vinaigrette

  • 1 pound fusilli lunghi pasta

  • 3 pints mixed-color cherry tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place a chicken breast on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Add chicken and vinaigrette to a resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Discard vinaigrette, and place chicken on the grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken breast over with tongs. Continue to cook until juices no longer run pink, and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes more.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta and immediately submerge pasta in an ice water bath.

  5. Cut tomatoes in half and place in a bowl. Add oil, minced garlic, and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. Drain pasta again; add to tomato mixture. Lightly toss to distribute tomatoes and combine. Top with grilled chicken breast, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Cook's Note:

Fusilli lunghi is a long spiral noodle. You can substitute any pasta shape, such as farfalle or rotini.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

519 Calories
22g Fat
43g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 519
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 572mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 744mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.