When the weather starts to warm up, it's time to start thinking about refreshing and easy summer meals. Chicken basil and tomato pasta salad is a perfect dish for those hot summer days when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. It's a light and flavorful salad that is packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty dressing. Serve this salad as a main course or as a side dish at your next summer gathering.
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CHICKEN, BASIL AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD
This is a nice refreshing pasta salad to serve in the summer, and is also delicious served as a vegetarian pasta salad by omitting the chicken. The time listed below does not include the time needed to chill the salad.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and pepper with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
- In a very large bowl toss together the pasta mixture, chicken cubes (if using), dressing, tomatoes, shredded cheese and olives. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. Add basil and toss gently before serving. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 757.8, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 48.6
CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a blender, add the Dijon and vinegars and blend. Drizzle in the oils to emulsify. In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper. Check for flavor.
- In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
- In a blender, puree garlic, ginger, lime juice, salt, and sugar and oil until smooth. Do not overmix thereby heating the mixture. Add the basil and puree smooth. Check for seasoning.
CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD
A classic veal Milanese consists of pounded veal cutlets or chops that have been breaded in crumbs and sometimes Parmesan, then fried until the coating is burnished and brittle. Accompanied by a crisp, bright salad, it's a meal both cooling and rich. In this version, chicken breasts replace the veal, and a salad of tomatoes and mozzarella tossed with garlicky basil oil acts as the foil to the meat. If you want to work ahead, you can coat the cutlets in crumbs up to 4 hours ahead. Store them on a wire rack in the fridge. But try to serve them freshly fried when their coating is at its crunchiest.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine 2/3 cup oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
- Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and-or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 775, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 728 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD
Make a chicken pasta salad for dinner tonight. A homemade dressing with garlic, basil and Parm makes it delicious.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
- Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
- Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH CHICKEN
A few fresh ingredients transform chicken and pasta into this simple and creamy flavor-filled dish.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.
- Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.
- Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 636.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHICKEN AND BASIL PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Chicken and Basil Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, except omit any oil and use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Drain pasta.
- Rinse with cold water.
- Drain pasta again.
- Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1 pieces.
- Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Preheat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini or summer squash, and green onions.
- Sprinkle with basil.
- Toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at last 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
- Toss salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 332.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.1
TOMATO BASIL PASTA
This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!
Provided by ANGELA DAWN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
- Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have ripe tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but the flavor will be less fresh.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Let the pasta salad cool before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
This chicken basil and tomato pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of chicken, basil, tomatoes, and pasta is sure to please everyone. You can also add other ingredients to the salad, such as olives, artichoke hearts, or feta cheese, to customize it to your liking.
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