Name: Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dried penne pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package; Olive oil, divided - 5 tablespoons; Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes - 2; Garlic powder, or more to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Low-sodium chicken broth - ½ cup; Slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces - 1 bunch; Garlic, thinly sliced - 1 clove; Grated Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

1. Dried penne pasta 1 (16 ounce) package

2. Olive oil, divided 5 tablespoons

3. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes 2

4. Garlic powder, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon

5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

6. Low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup

7. Slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch

8. Garlic, thinly sliced 1 clove

9. Grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

2 . Stage

While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken and season with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.

3 . Stage

Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Add asparagus, garlic, and another pinch of garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and steam until asparagus is just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

4 . Stage

Transfer drained penne to a large bowl. Pour chicken mixture over top and mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.

5 . Stage

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.