Description

Impress your family or guests with a beautiful pasta salad that can be served warm or cold. It's full of delicious Italian seasoned grilled chicken, spaghetti, lots of Parmesan cheese, red onion and tomatoes. You will surely want to add it to your meal ro

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thin spaghetti
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, about 2 large breasts
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 2 T. red onion, finely chopped
• 2 T. balsamic vinegar or to taste
• 8 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 T. finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste
• balsamic glaze, to serve, optional

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 6 minutes; drain; rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
2. While pasta is boiling, season chicken with the herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Heat 1 t. oil on a grill pan or skillet; sear chicken over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from pan; set aside; allow to rest.