How to Make Chicken and Asparagus with Penne Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and asparagus with penne pasta is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and al dente penne pasta in a flavorful garlic and parmesan cheese sauce.

Asparagus is a versatile and healthy vegetable that adds a burst of fresh, green flavor to any dish. It pairs perfectly with the richness of the chicken and the heartiness of the penne pasta, creating a well-balanced and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the chicken breast tenderloins on the baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and seasoned salt.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Set aside; when cool enough to handle, cut tenderloins into bite-size pieces.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in penne. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until penne are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Transfer penne back to cooking pot and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until pasta is coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place asparagus into the hot oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir until asparagus are tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer penne pasta into a large serving bowl and top with asparagus and chicken tenderloin pieces. Lightly mix asparagus and chicken into the pasta to serve.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 431mg