Name: Grilled Chicken & Veggie Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups tri-colour tomatoes, cut in half; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 small chicken breasts, butterflied; 1 small red onion, cut into rounds; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 cup bocconcini cheese; 300 g fresh linguine; ¼ – ½ cup fresh homemade (or store-bought) pesto; Fresh basil for garnish

Description

Overflowing with local goodness this pasta is perfect for any summer potluck! Ontario zucchini, chicken, onion and tomatoes are grilled on the BBQ and then served on fresh pesto-tossed pasta with bocconcini and avocado!

Ingredients

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2 cups tri-colour tomatoes, cut in half
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 small chicken breasts, butterflied
1 small red onion, cut into rounds
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup bocconcini cheese
300 g fresh linguine
1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh homemade (or store-bought) pesto
Fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat grill to medium. Place tomatoes in tin-foil packet. Grill tomatoes, zucchini, chicken and onion for 8-10 minutes, flipping frequently until chicken is cooked through. Meanwhile, prepare pasta as per package directions. In a large bowl toss the drained pasta with as much pesto as desired and top with grilled veggies, chicken, avocado, bocconcini, and basil. Serve warm or at room temperature. Mmmmm!!