MEAL PREP PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Meal Prep Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, salt, large chicken breast, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, pesto, whole wheat penne, parsley

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon oil
salt, to taste
1 lb large chicken breast, cooked and diced
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-in/38-mm pieces
10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup pesto
2 cups whole wheat penne, measured dry
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Toss in the asparagus, season with a bit of salt, and sautée until the begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour on the pesto, pasta, and chicken and stir to combine.
  • Toss in the cherry tomatoes and give everything a stir to combine and warm through.
  • Distribute pasta mixture evenly between 4 tupperware containers.
  • Top with parsley for garnish.
  • Can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Asaad Ahmar
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This recipe is a winner!


Neal Briers
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe.


Joseph Padden
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Mahmod Atish
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This is a healthy and delicious recipe.


MANI GAMING
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This is a great recipe for a crowd.


Zaki7890 Zalkid
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I love the fresh flavors in this dish.


Kabeer jan Khetran
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Sabahat
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Xavier Bowley
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I love that this recipe is so easy to customize.


Aleeza Asif
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This is a great recipe for beginners.


Laraib Imtiaz
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I'll definitely be making this again.


martha cecilia Torres
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This recipe is a keeper!


Mane Mane
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5 stars!


68 1996
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This is the best pesto chicken pasta recipe I've ever tried.


Paul Valderez
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Malik Williams
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch.


Shané Kotze
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Dustin Borden
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This is my go-to recipe for meal prep. It's healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.


Susan Berry
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, chicken, and pesto, and it's always a hit.


Anwar Kamal
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This pesto chicken pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to prep ahead of time, and it always turns out delicious.