Chicken Asparagus Rotini Combo (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta Dish Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, no skin or bones
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1 teaspoon herbs from Italy mix
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1 pound asparagus with tough ends cut off
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Some olive oil, regular salt, and cracked black pepper
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12 ounces spiral pasta
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1/3 cup green herb sauce
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Juice from half a lemon
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1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or regular parmesan
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2 tablespoons lightly browned pine nuts
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Chopped fresh basil leaves and extra Pecorino for topping
# How to Make It:
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Get your pasta ready following the box directions. Empty the water and dump it into a big bowl for serving.
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While your pasta's boiling, turn your grill to medium-high.
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Rub the chicken with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread asparagus on a tray lined with foil. Drizzle some oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, then mix it all up.
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Throw chicken on the grill for about 4-6 minutes each side until it reads 160°-165°F inside. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then cut it up.
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Put asparagus across the grill bars. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip them over with tongs and cook another 1-2 minutes. Cut into chunks about 2 inches long.
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Toss the cut-up chicken and asparagus into your pasta bowl. Add the green sauce, lemon juice, and grated cheese. Throw in some salt and pepper and stir it all together. Give it a taste to check if it needs more seasoning.
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Sprinkle with toasty pine nuts and fresh basil if you want. Enjoy it hot or chilled.