Warm Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Grilled seasoned chicken, warm whole wheat penne, squash, zucchini, grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar.

By: Charles Blackmon, Signature Chef

Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Servings:

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound whole wheat penne, cooked according to package directions
3/4 pound grilled seasoned chicken breasts, julienne 1/2inch strips
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup yellow squash, diced 1/4 inch
1/2 cup zucchini, diced 1/4 inch
1 tablespoon whole clove peeled garlic, minced
1 cup red grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon basil leaves, chiffonade
3 tablespoons oregano leaves, minced
1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, ground
2 1/2 teaspoon whole clove peeled garlic, minced
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, butterfly

Allergens:

Gluten, Milk, Wheat

Nutritional Information

Directions:

Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breasts: Butterfly chicken to even thickness. In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and garlic. Mix well for marinade. Place chicken in a shallow pan to marinade. Add oil and spice mixture to pan. Mix marinade with chicken until well coated. Refrigerate for 4 hours to marinate. Drain and discard excess marinade. Place chicken breasts on medium high grill, cook chicken on each side for 2 1/2 minutes to 3 minutes. Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips.
For Service: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add yellow squash, zucchini and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes halves, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Add basil (first listed), oregano, whole wheat pasta and seasoned chicken breasts. Gently toss to combine. Transfer to plate. Garnish with basil (2 listed) and shredded parmesan.