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Easy Chicken Asparagus Pasta: Quick 30-Minute Dinner

Creamy Poultry and Spring Veggie Penne

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 1 lb Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 12 oz Penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus during the last 3 minutes of boiling. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and slice.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken, pasta, and asparagus to the skillet. Toss well to coat in the sauce.