N is for Noodles.......
My blogging friends and I get together every other Wednesday to share recipes that start or feature ingredients as we work our way through the alphabet. Let's take a look at the other N recipes being shared today........
- Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Beef Stew with Noodles
- A Day in the Life on the Farm: Chicken Caprese Noodle Salad
- Food Lust People Love: Duck Egg Narjissiya
- Blogghetti: Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
- Sizzling Tastebuds: Millet Noodle Chowmein
- Sneha’s Recipe: Naturally Fermented Appam Using Homemade Toddy
- Mayuri’s Jikoni: Navratan Korma
- Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Nectarine Caprese Salad
- A Messy Kitchen: Nutella Oatmeal Cookies
- Magical Ingredients: Nutella Rolls
- Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt)
We had the Bonacorsis and Luths over to enjoy the pool last Wednesday when the temps were soaring into the high 90's. Sharon is not pictured because she was the photographer. Thanks for sharing the photo,
Sharon!!
After cocktails and appetizers poolside, we went into the air conditioning for dinner. It was way too steamy to stay out of the pool for any length of time. This dinner was perfect after a relaxing afternoon. It can be made ahead of time and served cold. I served the noodle salad and chicken separately for ease of serving and presentation. However, the leftovers were all tossed into one large bowl and served for dinner the following night after spending the afternoon in the pool with my brother, his daughter-in-law, and his grandson.
Last year for the Letter N, I shared Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews, and in 2024 I shared a Spring Pasta Primavera.
D is for Ricotta Gnocchi
E is for Souper Easy Quiche
F is for Fondue
G is for Ham, Gruyere, and Spinach Packets
H is for Haluski
I is for Nutella Ice Cream
J is for Cowboy Candy
L is for Grilled Greek Pork Chops
M is for Melon and Prosciutto Salad
Yield: 10 servings
Chicken Caprese Noodle Salad
This Chicken Caprese Noodle Salad is a great main course for those hot summer days. All the flavors you love in a Caprese Salad tossed with Spinach, Noodles, and Chicken.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 1 lb. short pasta noodles, cooked per package directions (I used rotini)
- 3-4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle basil/garlic vinaigrette
- 8 oz. baby spinach
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 oz. Mozzarella pearls
- handful of basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts and 1/4 of the bottle of dressing into a large sealable bag. Release the air and massage the vinaigrette over the chicken; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 165 °. Remove to a plate and let cool to room temperature; cut into slices. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the pasta per the package directions, then rinse well with cold water until cooled.
- Place the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a large bowl. Toss with 2/3 of the remaining dressing. Stir in the chopped basil, place onto a platter, and top with the chicken slices. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe found in Eating Well.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
412Fat (grams)
16 gSat. Fat (grams)
3 gCarbs (grams)
28 gFiber (grams)
3 gNet carbs
25 gSugar (grams)
3 gProtein (grams)
38 gSodium (milligrams)
228 mgCholesterol (grams)
102 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
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