Description
A delicious grilled chicken dish served with basil pesto pasta, cherry tomatoes, and arugula.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine hot pasta with basil pesto, stirring in cherry tomatoes and arugula.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Homemade basil pesto can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg