A pasta formula that is ideal for summer! This Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Pesto Pasta turned out far and away superior to I figured it would. The best part, other than it's anything but difficult to make and doesn't utilize an excessive number of fixings, is it tends to be served warm or cold.
Barbecuing the chicken and asparagus for this pasta includes a huge amount of flavor. Barbecuing asparagus is my preferred method to set it up. This Lemon Parmesan Grilled Asparagus is one of my preferred side dishes to make when we need a vegetable on our supper plates. The barbecue gives the asparagus a trace of smoky flavor and it just takes around 3-5 minutes to cook.
The flame broiled chicken is likewise very basic. All it needs is salt, pepper and Italian flavoring. The reason the asparagus and chicken needn't bother with much included enhancing is a direct result of the pesto that will end up being the sauce for the pasta. I utilized my preferred locally acquired pesto, yet don't hesitate to utilize natively constructed.
Alongside the pesto, there is likewise new lemon squeeze and destroyed Pecorino Romano cheddar. Pecorino Romano is a sheeps milk cheddar. It's like Parmesan cheeses, however has a more keen and saltier flavor. It's additionally more affordable than Parmigiano Reggiano cheddar, which is consistently what I suggest purchasing when you need parmesan cheddar in a formula.
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound asparagus, woody ends cut off
- Olive oil, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces rotini pasta, gluten free if needed
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons shredded Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Fresh chopped basil and more Pecorino Romano for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.
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