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Ultimate Grilled Chicken Pasta

Ultimate Grilled Chicken Pasta – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Comforting!
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A delicious meal that combines grilled herb chicken, roasted baby potatoes, and creamy pesto pasta.

Ingredients

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  • Grilled Herb Chicken
  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Roasted Baby Potatoes
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (about 14 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Creamy Pesto Pasta
  • 2 cups dry penne pasta (about 7 oz)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons quality pesto sauce
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts with marinade and let sit for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 390°F.
  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Boil penne pasta in generously salted water until al dente, approximately 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
  4. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. In the pasta pot over medium heat, warm heavy cream. Stir in pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese until fully combined and smooth. Add reserved pasta water in small amounts as needed to loosen sauce into a silky consistency.
  6. Toss cooked pasta with creamy pesto sauce. Plate pasta, then top with sliced grilled chicken and roasted potatoes. Garnish with additional Parmesan, fresh herbs, or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.
  • Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
  • Make sure to let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.

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