Best Grilled Chicken Asparagus Pasta With Parsley Pesto Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and put into a large serving bowl.
• While the pasta cooks, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. On a baking sheet lined with foil lay the asparagus out in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Grill the chicken for approximately 4-6 minutes then flip over and grill another 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°-165° F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.
• While the chicken cooks place the prepared asparagus onto the grill grates horizontally. Grill for 2 minutes then roll or flip them over with tongs and grill another 1-2 minutes. Cut into approximately 2 inch pieces.
• Add the chopped chicken and asparagus to the bowl with the pasta. Add in the pesto, lemon juice and shredded romano or parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss everything together until coated. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh basil if desired. Serve warm or cold.

GRILLED CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH PARSLEY PESTO

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.

PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Drain and rinse pasta and place in large skillet.
• Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic.
• Cook and stir 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
• Add onions, cheese and basil.
• Cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve and enjoy!

PESTO CHICKEN PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse and drain.
• Steam or microwave asparagus until tender crisp.
• Drain.
• Combine cooked pasta and asparagus in a large bowl.
• Stir in chicken, tomatoes, onion and olives.
• Gently toss with pesto sauce.
• Serve warm, garnished with cheese.
• Refrigerate leftovers.
• They make a great lunch.

GRADY'S GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place the chicken on a preheated char grill. Grill until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and place in the refrigerator.
• In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta to the specifications on the package. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, melt the butter. Sauté the mushroom, green onions, tomatoes, and chopped garlic until the vegetables become soft. Continue cooking until there is very little liquid in the pan.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch strips. Place in the sauce pan with the vegetable mixture. Add the heavy cream to the pan and simmer until the cream begins to thicken. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
• Add the pasta to the sauce mixture. Stir well.
• Garnish with additional Parmesan.