Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers

Looking for a vibrant and flavorful dish to liven up your dinner table? Look no further than this Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers. This dish is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, combining tender chicken breast with a rainbow of vegetables and a zesty pesto sauce.

Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers
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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers
10 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve oil)
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup prepared pesto
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

761

Calories

43g

Fat

59g

Carbs

39g

Protein

Complement

The combination of juicy chicken, crisp asparagus, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy peppers creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The pesto adds a burst of freshness and herbaceousness that ties everything together, making this dish a perfect option for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests at a dinner party, this Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers is sure to be a hit.