Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep Recipes

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA MEAL PREP

Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep image

Fresh, quick and easy! Loaded with chicken, asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta. Use homemade or store-bought pesto!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Let cool before cutting into 1-inch pieces. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto. Place into meal prep containers, garnished with parsley, if desired.

MEAL PREP PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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

Ingredients

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

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Pesto Pasta with Chicken image

Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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