Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 15

Cook: 20

Total: 35

Fresh, quick and easy! Loaded with chicken, asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta. Use homemade or store-bought pesto!

5 stars (5 ratings)

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
½ cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
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.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
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.
In a large bowl, combine asparagus, pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto.
Place into meal prep containers, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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