Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep
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Fresh, quick and easy! Loaded with chicken, asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta. Use homemade or store-bought pesto!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound Whole wheat Penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Let cool before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine asparagus, pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto.
- Place into meal prep containers, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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