Fresh, quick and easy! Loaded with chicken, asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta. Use homemade or store-bought pesto!
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4People
Ingredients
1poundasparagustrimmed
3tablespoonsolive oildivided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
1poundwhole wheat penne pasta
1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1-inch chunks
1/2cupcherry tomatoes
1/2cupbasil pestohomemade or store-bought
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
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.