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Chicken and Asparagus Penne

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Pasta
Chicken and Asparagus Penne
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Acquire the necessary components.
2
Boil a substantial container of salted water until it reaches a rolling boil. Introduce penne into the pot and cook, stirring periodically, until the pasta is neither overcooked nor underdone, taking approximately 11 minutes to achieve the desired texture. Drain the water.
3
Simultaneously, heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over a medium-high temperature. Incorporate chicken into the skillet and sprinkle with a small amount of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is browned on all sides and its juices flow freely, approximately 5 minutes.
4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
5
Pour chicken broth into the skillet, followed by asparagus and additional garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet and steam the asparagus until it reaches a tender yet crisp state, taking 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Transfer the cooked penne to a large serving container. Pour the chicken mixture over the pasta and mix until well combined. Allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the remaining olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.