Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta With Parsley Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta With Parsley Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto; 1 cup packed fresh parsley; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Pasta; 1 lb asparagus; 3 cups penne pasta; 1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and cut into small pieces; 2 boneless chicken breasts

Servings: persons

Pesto
1 cup packed fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta
1 lb asparagus
3 cups penne pasta
1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and cut into small pieces
2 boneless chicken breasts

1
For Pesto: Place all ingredients into a food processor and combine thoroughly.
2
Set aside.
3
(Pesto may be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and stir before using).
4
Grill chicken breasts on barbecue until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
5
Slice and set aside.
6
Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of water until tender but firm, about 8-10 minutes.
7
Drain well.
8
Break off tough ends of asparagus.
9
Leaving whole, grill spears on barbecue when chicken breasts are almost done, about 5 minutes.
10
Remove and cut into 2 inch pieces.
11
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, asparagus, red pepper strips and sun-dried tomatoes.
12
Gently stir in pesto and serve immediately.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto, 1 cup packed fresh parsley, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta With Parsley Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta With Parsley Pesto

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