penne pasta with chicken & asiago cream sauce

Scottsdale, AZ
Updated on Mar 27, 2012

Penne, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, herbs, Asiago cheese and cream make up this delectable dish. This recipe tastes slightly sweet, but not too sweet, especially with the salty flavor of the bacon, and the nutty flavor of the Asiago cheese. Is your mouth watering yet?

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package penne pasta
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 - boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 4-5 - piece of bacon, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (approx 15 oz, but add more if you like more tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon basil, dried
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make penne pasta with chicken & asiago cream sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta noodles according to instructions. Strain and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Place in bowl and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Heat butter in same large skillet. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and add to pasta bowl.
  • Step 4
    Add the tomatoes (with liquid), oregano, basil, sugar and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Cook over medium-lo heat until liquid slightly reduces. Add cream and chicken, and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 6
    Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Step 7
    Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss well. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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