Pestochickenpastawithasparagus Recipes

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.

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.