Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
1,779 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta
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Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta is made with simple ingredients, but tons of flavor thanks to grilling and the pesto lemon sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound asparagus, woody ends cut off
- olive oil kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Fresh chopped basil and more Pecorino Romano for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and put into a large serving bowl.
- While the pasta cooks, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. On a baking sheet lined with foil lay the asparagus out in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 4-6 minutes then flip over and grill another 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°-165° F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.
- While the chicken cooks place the prepared asparagus onto the grill grates horizontally. Grill for 2 minutes then roll or flip them over with tongs and grill another 1-2 minutes. Cut into approximately 2 inch pieces.
- Add the chopped chicken and asparagus to the bowl with the pasta. Add in the pesto, lemon juice and shredded romano or parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss everything together until coated. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh basil if desired. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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1,779 reviews
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