Description
A bright and vibrant Italian-inspired dish featuring smoky grilled chicken, tender asparagus, and flavorful pesto tossed with pasta, perfect for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g. penne or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from pan and let rest.
- Add asparagus to the same pan and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken against the grain into even pieces.
- Combine pasta, asparagus, pesto, and sliced chicken in a large bowl. Toss to combine, using reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added brightness, finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of lemon zest when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg