Chicken & Asparagus Penne Pasta

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Ready in 35 minutes

What You Need:

Dried penne pasta 

5 Tbsp olive oil

2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts—cut into cubes

Salt & pepper to taste

Garlic powder to taste

1/2 C chicken broth

1 bunch asparagus spears cut into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 C parmesan cheese

What You'll Do:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook about 10 minutes or according to the package directions. Drain, and set aside. 

2. Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. 

3. Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in asparagus, garlic, a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until asparagus is tender—about 6-10 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and warm through. 

4. Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and toss.

ENJOY!