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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mergi ye
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the pesto.
shaheer shahid09
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken. The dish was still delicious! The pesto was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.
Akbar Jaan
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a showstopper! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
saim bhatti
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled asparagus, and they didn't even notice the pesto.
Shyam thapa
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of grilled chicken, asparagus, and pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.
Apex Gaming
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to the pesto, which gave it a nice Mediterranean flavor.
Patricia Melara
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Talaman Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use seasonal vegetables, so it's always fresh and tasty.
Md:Masud Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this dish changed my mind! The grilled asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Haroon Khani
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation. The parsley pesto really made the dish special.
Rogernewday123
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The grilled chicken was moist and flavorful, the asparagus was perfectly cooked, and the pesto was creamy and herbaceous. 5 stars!
Furqan Zafar
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The parsley pesto was a delicious and unique twist on the classic pasta dish. I'll definitely be making this again.