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Tomato Basil w/ Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad
Tomato Basil Pasta salad with Cajun Chicken made with easy fresh ingredients. Perfect summer pasta salad recipe topped with fresh parmesan cheese!
Course
Dinner, pasta, pasta salad, Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
air fryer chicken, cajun, pasta salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Refrigerate
3
hours
hours
Total Time
3
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
5
people
Calories
Author
Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
mini penne pasta
cooked al dente and drained
1
lb
chicken breast
dice into small cubes
1
teaspoon
sea salt
1
teaspoon
cajun seasoning
I used Old Bay Blackening season
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
6
medium vine ripened tomatoes
diced
Fresh basil leaves
chopped ( I used about 5-6 leaves)
1-2
cloves
garlic
minced (Can cook garlic prior if desired)
1
tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
more or less according to preferrence
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
to taste
Fresh Parmesan cheese
grated
Instructions
Mix together sea salt, cajun seasoning and garlic powder. (double if you like super seasoned and spicy chicken)
Sprinkle seasonings over the cubed chicken and toss to distribute seasoning.
Coat nonstick skillet in olive oil over medium heat.
Cook chicken until done, being careful not to overcook. Set aside.
In a large bowl toss together diced tomatoes, chopped basil and minced garlic.
Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Stir in cooked pasta and chicken.
Season lightly with salt and pepper (do not over salt, flavors will intensify as it chills)
Refrigerate for 3 hours.
When ready to serve, plate and top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
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