Penne with Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

How To Make Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic and asparagus to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until the asparagus is tender.

  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the chicken and asparagus.

  6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to coat.

  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories : 432kcal
  • Total Fat : 12g
  • Saturated Fat : 3g
  • Cholesterol : 76mg
  • Sodium : 128mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 49g
  • Dietary Fiber : 4g
  • Sugar : 3g
  • Protein : 34g
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