Dinner for 8

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti pasta; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 pinch pepper (optional); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp garlic; 2 tbsp red onion; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 8 roma tomatoes; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp fresh basil; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 pinch pepper (optional); 1 drizzle balsamic glaze (optional)

$6.03for 425 minServes 8

Cooked spaghetti and chicken are tossed with tomatoes, herbs, garlic, parmesan, and balsamic for a fresh pasta salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	2.5 lb	$4.97Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.07

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilVinegar

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.51 per serving$6.03 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 pinch pepper (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp garlic
2 tbsp red onion
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
8 roma tomatoes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 pinch pepper (optional)
1 drizzle balsamic glaze (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the spaghetti until tender, and drain it.
Season the chicken with basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, and reach 165 F.
Chop the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and fresh basil, then toss them with the remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and toss it with the spaghetti, tomato mixture, and parmesan.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using and serve warm or chilled.

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