Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta chicken pasta salad brings together marinated grilled chicken, fusilli lunghi, and juicy mixed-color cherry tomatoes dressed with olive oil, garlic, basil, and a touch of balsamic glaze. Fresh, garlicky, and lightly sweet, it makes a colorful summer main dish for picnics, barbecues, or relaxed warm-weather dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 63
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 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 both sides and spread them out like an open book. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Add the chicken and vinaigrette to a resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Discard the vinaigrette, and place the chicken on the grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken breast over with tongs. Continue to cook until the juices run clear 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 the pasta and immediately submerge it in an ice water bath.
- 5
Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a bowl. Add the oil, minced garlic, and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Drain the pasta again; add it to the tomato mixture. Lightly toss to distribute the tomatoes and combine. Top with the grilled chicken breast, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Calories 665.82 kcal High 33%
- Protein 36.71 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 83.28 g 30%
- Total Fat 22.23 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 533.86 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 8.06 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 15.35 g --
- Added Sugars 3.49 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 53.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.83 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 15.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 367.72 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 15.3 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Glaze, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 665.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Glaze, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Fusilli Pasta. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 665.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad healthy?
- Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 665.82 calories and 36.71 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 533.86 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.49 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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