Chicken, asparagus and goat cheese penne pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 422.6
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.8 mg
  • Sodium: 235.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
  • Protein: 34.3 g

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Introduction

I took this recipe from the Mayo Clinic website and changed it a little bit. It's perfect and satisfying when you have a pasta and cheese craving. I took this recipe from the Mayo Clinic website and changed it a little bit. It's perfect and satisfying when you have a pasta and cheese craving.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
    1 cup chopped asparagus
    6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with herbs, including juice
    1 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled
    1 tablespoon of parsley
    3 scallions

Directions

Makes 2 full dinner servings

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the whole-wheat pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly. Set aside.

Cut the asparagus and steam (I like to steam it in the microwave in steamer bags).

Warm the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the chicken and garlic and saute over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the scallions and cook for about 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes, including their juice, and simmer 1 minute more.

Add the fresh parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, steamed asparagus, chicken mixture and goat cheese. Toss gently to mix evenly.

Serve and enjoy!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HARMONISTA.