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Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta is made with simple ingredients, but tons of flavor thanks to grilling and the pesto lemon sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and put into a large serving bowl.
  2. While the pasta cooks, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.