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Penne pasta with chicken and asparagus in a creamy parmesan sauce.

When people find out how much I love cooking, they seem to always ask, “do you cook every night?!”  The answer is “yes” I cook every night, but I like to keep things simple too!  There’s nothing better than an easy (and delicious) 30-minute meal on a busy weeknight! I’m a huge believer that cooking for your family at home every night is just as easy as picking up a pizza or ordering take-out. By the time you order take-out, drive to pick it up, and drive home, I could have made a nice, simple dinner–like this Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta! (Not to mention how much money you save cooking at home.)

This is such a simple pasta dish, but it has great flavor, and it has one of my favorite vegetables–asparagus! I just threw the asparagus right in pot of water boiling the pasta, but you could roast or grill it as well, and then add it to this dish. And feel free to throw in other vegetables that you like as well! 

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Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Penne pasta with chicken and asparagus in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 659 kcal
Author: Lauren Allen
Ingredients
  • 1 12 oz. box Penne pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts , cut in bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus , ends removed
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup half n half
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water. Drain pasta and asparagus, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cook for 3-4 minutes, browning it on all sides. Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and the cream cheese is melted.
  4. Add cooked pasta and asparagus toss to combine. If needed, add reserved cooking water until you reach your desired consistency. Add remaining parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes


Adapted from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Potassium 317mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin A 11.1%
Vitamin C 5.1%
Calcium 16%
Iron 5.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  7. Omg! Absolutely wonderful! My husband and kids don’t do pasta dishes especially anything with vegetables…but they had double servings and still wanted more! This dish definitely gets there attention!

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  8. I picked up a bunch of asparagus because they were on sale and was looking for an easy and family friendly recipe. I made this tonight just as described above. Very easy and tasty weeknight meal. I precut the chicken and asparagus and easily put together after work. My vegetable averse toddler had a serving without asparagus and he loved it…everyone was happy.n looking forward to leftovers!

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  10. Made this for dinner today. Have been trying to make new recipes at least once a week. This was delicious!!. I doubled the sauce, added fresh green beans and spinach along with the asparagus. Bought tri-color pasta too. My husband loved it!!!

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