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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and asparagus.
Tauhed Hasan
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my whole family loved it.
Lugano Mwakilasa
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Malik Zain
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Saad Gul
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it always turns out great.
Josue Sanabria
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I make it all the time.
Opuba Jacob
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Virgine alice
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled asparagus.
Thomas Abraham
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed the parsley pesto in this dish. It's not too overpowering.
Israel Franks
[email protected]The parsley pesto is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really brings the whole dish together.
Corey Vincent
[email protected]I love the addition of the asparagus in this dish. It adds a nice crunch and freshness.
Masud Tipu
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ken Ibeh
[email protected]The 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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.