Chicken Caprese pasta salad combines cooked pasta with tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella and chicken. A balsamic dressing coats the mixture before it chills.
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What goes into Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
The card uses cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, cubed cooked chicken and mozzarella. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and dried herbs make the dressing.
How to make Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Combine the pasta and salad ingredients, whisk the dressing in another bowl and toss everything together. Chill for the time given in the card before serving.
A useful preparation note
Use cooked, cooled chicken and pasta so the mozzarella remains in distinct pieces. Toss again before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the salad need to chill?
Yes. The card calls for one to two hours of chilling after the dressing is added.
Before you serve
Use the exact quantities and complete directions in the recipe card below. Adjust only where the card explicitly offers an option.
PrintChicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and roasted chicken come together to create this impressive Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad recipe inspired by one of my favorite Italian dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 10 1x
- Method: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked pasta ((I used farfalle))
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup julienned fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mozzarella (cubed)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, basil, chicken, and mozzarella.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 406 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
