Ingredients
- 1 pound Georges Farmers Market® Chicken Breast Tenderloins
- 1 pound box of dried cellentani pasta (or similar corkscrew shape)
- 2 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ½ cups marinated mozzarella ciliengine (mini balls) cheese
- Honey Balsamic Dressing (recipe below)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Optional mix-ins, as desired (i.e. sliced olives, avocado, cucumber, marinated peppers)
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Preparation
- In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine chicken with ⅓ cup honey balsamic dressing. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, refrigerated.
- Cook chicken tenderloins on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 400°F, spray basket with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Boil the pasta to al dente according to package directions and then drain.
- Add pasta, chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and any other desired mix-ins into a large bowl. Pour in remaining dressing and toss to coat.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing