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8 ounces whole-wheat penne
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
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1 (7 ounce) container refrigerated basil pesto
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
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Small fresh basil leaves for garnish
One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make, thanks to convenience ingredients like rotisserie chicken and store-bought pesto. The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
Nutrition Information
223
Calories
42g
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
220mg
Potassium
7g
Fiber
2g
Sugar