IRRESISTIBLE ITALIAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SALAD

IRRESISTIBLE ITALIAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SALAD
Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound | 500g (dry weight) thin spaghetti pasta
  • 1 pound | 500g boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ of a red onion)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (adjust to your tastes)
  • 8 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • balsamic glaze to serve (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
  • While the pasta is boiling, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Season the chicken on both sides….