Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken: Indulgent Creamy Pesto Pasta Delight
A delicious recipe for loaded herb grilled chicken served with creamy pesto pasta and roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 medium potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- In a pot, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat heavy cream and stir in pesto sauce until combined.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and mix with the creamy pesto sauce.
- For roasted potatoes, chop them into wedges, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Serve the grilled chicken on a plate with a side of creamy pesto pasta and roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra vegetables to the pasta for more nutrition.
- Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pasta and potatoes
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken, Creamy Pesto Pasta, Roasted Potatoes