Description
Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken with Creamy Pesto Pasta & Roasted Potatoes is a hearty, flavor-packed meal. Juicy herb-marinated grilled chicken is paired with rich, creamy pesto-coated pasta and golden roasted potatoes for the perfect combination of freshness, creaminess, and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian herbs, and minced garlic. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the grilled chicken alongside creamy pesto pasta and roasted potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can make the creamy pesto sauce lighter by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Use sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter roasted potato side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: herb grilled chicken, creamy pesto pasta, roasted potatoes, chicken and pasta dinner, hearty chicken meal