chicken and asparagus with penne pasta

Name: Chicken and Asparagus with Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 clove(s) minced garlic; 3 cup(s) uncooked penne pasta; 2 cup(s) asparagus, diagonally chopped into 1.5 inch pieces; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil , divided; 1 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 large diced tomatoes; 4 ounce(s) crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup(s) fresh, grated parmesan cheese; fresh basil leaves

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on May 20, 2015

This stuff is really tasty and so quick and easy! I've had this recipe forever. I have no idea where I got it. I probably jotted it down out of a health food magazine back when pasta was still considered a good choice for healthy eating. I increased the cheese amount because the original recipe kind of skimped on the cheese to make the dish more healthy and of course you could cut back on it if you wanted to, but I'm of the mind that more cheese = more better! The original recipe also called for cooking spray which I've replaced with 2 Tbsp olive oil! Anyway enjoy this one however you'd like!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 clove minced garlic
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups asparagus, diagonally chopped into 1.5 inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large diced tomatoes
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup fresh, grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil leaves

How To Make chicken and asparagus with penne pasta

Step 1

Fill a large pot 3/4 c. Full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain pasta thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Diagonally slice the asparagus in the same shape and size as the penne pasta. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
Step 3

Toss pasta, tomatoes and asparagus. Add 1/2 tsp of salt or to taste, add another Tbsp. olive oil. Mix in pan until thoroughly combined.
Step 4

Divide between 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with a bit of feta and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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