Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken: Juicy Pesto Pasta & Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Discover this mouthwatering Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken served with creamy pesto pasta and roasted potatoes. It’s a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs (like thyme and rosemary)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, pesto, salt, and pepper; coat the chicken breasts with this mixture.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, combine heavy cream and pesto; bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes to the cream mixture; toss to combine.
- Meanwhile, roast baby potatoes in the oven until golden brown.
- Serve grilled chicken over the creamy pesto pasta, accompanied by roasted potatoes.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.
- Fresh herbs can be added for extra flavor when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg