Penne with Chicken and Tender Asparagus
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Ingredients
  • 16 oz (1 package) dry penne pasta
  • olive oil
  • 1 boneless, skinless, half chicken breast halved and cubed
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears in 1" pieces cut on diagonal
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic sliced thin
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Lightly salt a large pot of water and bring to a boil.  Add pasta and stir occasionally for about 8 minutes until al dente.  Drain pasta in colander to drain and set aside.
  2. Put a large skillet on medium heat and add 3 tbsp olive oil.  Stir in chicken and add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.  Cook 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. place chicken on paper towels.
  3. Add broth to the skillet and stir in asparagus, garlic and more garlic salt, salt and pepper cover for 10 minutes until asparagus becomes tender.  Add chicken and stir.
  4. Return pasta to pot and stir in chicken and asparagus mixture.  Let sit for a few minutes, lightly drizzle with olive oil and stir again.  Add Parmesan cheese and don't forget to say "when."
Recipe by Budget Savvy Diva at https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2018/07/penne-with-chicken-and-tender-asparagus/