Description
This Grilled Chicken Asparagus Pasta is a delicious and wholesome dish that combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant asparagus, and zesty lemon flavors, all tossed with pasta and Parmesan cheese. It’s a perfect meal for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente. Add asparagus in the last 3 minutes. Drain.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic in remaining oil. Add pasta, asparagus, lemon juice, zest, Parmesan, and chicken. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use grilled chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
