Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Recipe by LAUREL B from allrecipes.com

Dinner 40 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken and season with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Add asparagus, garlic, and another pinch of garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and steam until asparagus is just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer drained penne to a large bowl. Pour chicken mixture over top and mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 332
  • Carbohydrate: 43g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Sugar: 3g

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