This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make, thanks to convenience ingredients like rotisserie chicken and store-bought pesto. The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
8 ounces whole-wheat penne
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 (7 ounce) container refrigerated basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Small fresh basil leaves for garnish
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