Name: One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Recipes

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.

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.

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1 (7 ounce) container refrigerated basil pesto

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus

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