Easy Pesto Chicken Recipe You NEED to Try

Marinate chicken for 2 hours in a simple marinade (details in comments).

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place marinated chicken in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

Prepare plant-based Caesar dressing and mix it with the chicken.

Slice heirloom tomatoes and arrange them on a plate for presentation.

Cut off the ends of the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.

Boil water for pasta and add a dash of salt.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, checking at 7 minutes.

At the 2-minute mark of pasta cooking, add asparagus to the boiling water with the pasta.

Check chicken temperature; it should reach 165°F. If not done, return to oven.

Slice chicken while hot and check for doneness, ensuring no pink remains.

Add cooked pasta and asparagus back to the pan with the chicken.

Mix in homemade pesto sauce. If too thick, add a little water to adjust consistency.

Grate additional cheese on top before serving.

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