The best thing about Summer (besides the sun and fun!) is all the fresh fruit and vegetables that are readily available at your local grocery store, farmers market and even in your own back yard! This Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pasta is sure to be a hit in even the pickiest of families! The ingredients can vary to what you have available or like the best, but the combos below are a healthy and delicious combo that we like in our household!
Ingredients
8 ounces linguine
12 ounces asparagus – trimmed and cut
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups zucchini, cut
2 medium leeks, thinly sliced
2 cups squash, cut
1 red, green or yellow pepper
1 small red onion
chicken breast – seasoned with salt and pepper or Italian seasonings
fresh mozzarella cheese
Directions
* In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add pasta for ten minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
* In a grill basket or on grill, lightly grill vegetables until tender crisp.
* Grill chicken breast with seasonings on until lightly browned – 10-12 minutes. Let rest before slicing into thin bite size strips.
* Combine pasta, vegetables & chicken in large pot or bowl with olive oil and butter. May add salt and pepper to taste.
* Top with fresh mozzarella if desired.
Enjoy!
Stefanie
My kids love veggies and I’m dieting so this looks like an awesome healthy dinner!!! Thanks for the recipe! Think I’ll print this one out!
Cat Davis
Mmmmm that looks so summery and fresh. I could use something like that about now, especially after the grease filled week I just had.
Kasey
Yeah…you could probably use something from your garden!
Kelly
This looks so fresh and summery! I’m bookmarking this one to try!
Kasey
Let me know how it goes!
Louise
Oh yum, it looks so good I had to stumble it for you. MMMM
Kasey
OH yay!! Thanks for stumbling! I’m so new at that…but want to get in more on it!
Kelly Ann T.
I have been looking for a great dish to bring to my dog rescue club’s BBQ. This looks so good and different. I’m sure I will be the only one there with it. Thank you.
Kasey
I think that is a good idea, Kelly! I’m sure you’d be the only one there with it and it doesn’t have to be hot.
Jenny Lenczycki
I’m so jealous if your kids eat this! I would personally love it, but no chance my hubs or Cole would eat it 🙁
Kasey
Yes, my kids are huge veggie fans – even more so than me. They gobbled this one one! Maybe if you add a tomato sauces and cut up the veggies really small, they might eat it then. Worth a shot!