One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus

Name: One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1 (7 ounce) container refrigerated basil pesto; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup); Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

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Total: 30 minutes

Author : Pam Lolley

One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole-wheat penne1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast1 (7 ounce) container refrigerated basil pesto1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground pepper1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add asparagus to the pot during the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Step 2

Return the pasta mixture to the pot; stir in chicken, pesto, salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish; sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with basil, if desired. Serve immediately.