Description
This Grilled Chicken Asparagus Pasta is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant asparagus, and flavorful Parmesan cheese, all tossed with al dente penne pasta and a hint of lemon juice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Garlic:
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Parsley:
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat a grill and cook the seasoned chicken until done. Let rest and slice thinly.
- Sauté Asparagus: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken with asparagus. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
- Marinate chicken for added flavor before grilling.
- Try adding cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
