Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 324.4
- Total Fat: 6.6 g
- Cholesterol: 28.6 mg
- Sodium: 148.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 43.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
- Protein: 24.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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1/4 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
3 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FBRADOR.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FBRADOR.