GRILLED CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH PARSLEY PESTO
Using fresh, homemade pesto for this dish really gives it great flavor. Grilling the asparagus also adds a flavor boost!
Provided by MMers
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For Pesto: Place all ingredients into a food processor and combine thoroughly.
- Set aside.
- (Pesto may be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and stir before using).
- Grill chicken breasts on barbecue until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Slice and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of water until tender but firm, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Break off tough ends of asparagus.
- Leaving whole, grill spears on barbecue when chicken breasts are almost done, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and cut into 2 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, asparagus, red pepper strips and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Gently stir in pesto and serve immediately.
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Motunrayo Amokeade
am96@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of parsley, but I really enjoyed the parsley pesto in this dish. It's not too overpowering.
Rakib hosen Tek tok
t88@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and asparagus.
Tauhed Hasan
hasant@gmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, chicken, and vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Samana Koirala
s_koirala@yahoo.comThis was the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my whole family loved it.
Lugano Mwakilasa
l.m63@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Malik Zain
zain_malik13@hotmail.frThis recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Saad Gul
saad@aol.comI've made this dish several times, and it always turns out great.
Josue Sanabria
josue-s30@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I make it all the time.
Opuba Jacob
j_opuba75@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Virgine alice
a26@aol.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled asparagus.
Thomas Abraham
abraham-thomas@aol.comI'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed the parsley pesto in this dish. It's not too overpowering.
Israel Franks
i-franks@aol.comThe parsley pesto is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really brings the whole dish together.
Corey Vincent
c.vincent@hotmail.comI love the addition of the asparagus in this dish. It adds a nice crunch and freshness.
Masud Tipu
masud-tipu@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Chhiring Tamang
c34@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ken Ibeh
i-k@hotmail.comThe flavors in this dish are amazing. The grilled chicken is smoky and flavorful, the asparagus is tender and crisp, and the parsley pesto is creamy and herbaceous.
Tamoor Jutt
juttt@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Fahed Alkulany
alkulany@yahoo.comThis pasta dish was a hit with my family! The grilled chicken and asparagus were perfectly cooked, and the parsley pesto added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.