Description
Ingredients You’ll Need. Juicy herb-marinated grilled chicken, crispy roasted baby potatoes, and al dente penne tossed in a silky pesto cream sauce—layered into one satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Herb Chicken
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
For the Roasted Baby Potatoes
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (about 400 g)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For the Creamy Pesto Pasta
- 2 cups penne pasta (dry) (about 200 g)
- 1/2 cup rich heavy cream (or 100 ml)
- 3 Tbsp good-quality pesto sauce
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Marinate chicken & prep potatoes: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate 10 minutes. Heat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roast potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook pasta: Boil penne in generously salted water until al dente (9–11 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water; drain.
- Grill herb chicken: Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill chicken 6–8 minutes per side until 74°C (165°F) internal. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make creamy pesto sauce: In the pasta pot, warm heavy cream over medium heat. Stir in pesto and Parmesan until smooth. Loosen with splashes of reserved pasta water as needed.
- Assemble bowls: Toss pasta with sauce. Serve topped with sliced grilled chicken and roasted potatoes. Garnish with extra Parmesan, herbs, or lemon wedges.
Notes
Pro tip: Work in parallel—potatoes in the oven first, pasta boiling while chicken grills, then finish sauce in the pasta pot. Reserve pasta water for a silky emulsion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 780
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Protein: 55
