Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta; 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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1 pound asparagus (trimmed)3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)1 pound whole wheat penne pasta1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks)1/2 cup cherry tomatoes1/2 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine asparagus, pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto.

Step 6

Place into meal prep containers, garnished with parsley, if desired.