Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken (Printable Version)

Delightful herb-marinated grilled chicken served with roasted potatoes and creamy pesto pasta in a wholesome meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Chicken

01 - 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - Juice of ½ lemon
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Potatoes

08 - 400 g baby potatoes, halved
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pasta

14 - 200 g penne pasta
15 - 100 ml heavy cream or milk
16 - 3 tbsp pesto sauce
17 - 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
18 - A handful of fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts, coating them evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 10 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through. After roasting, sprinkle with fresh parsley.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, approximately 10 minutes. Reserve 60 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
04 - In the same pot, warm heavy cream or milk over medium heat. Stir in pesto sauce and grated Parmesan until the mixture is smooth. Incorporate the cooked pasta and chopped herbs, mixing thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74 °C. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
06 - Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with roasted potatoes and sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese as desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Marinating the chicken for longer than 10 minutes will deepen its flavor and tenderness.
02 - Using reserved pasta water helps achieve a silky sauce consistency without thinning it excessively.

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