Penne & Creamy Asparagus
Recipe from Family Circle

This 30-minute recipe is the ticket to elegant weekday dining. The rich cream sauce perfectly coats the chicken chunks, asparagus, and pasta.


Penne & Creamy Asparagus

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 24 mins
Related Categories: Asparagus, Chicken and Pasta, Chicken and Pasta, Creamy Sauces, Low Sodium, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 
    bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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  • 1  pound
    penne
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  • 2  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 1-1/4  pounds
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 3/4  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1/2  cup
    grated Parmesan
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  • 1/2  cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    toasted walnuts, optional
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Scoop out and set aside.
2.
Return water to boiling and add pasta. Cook as package directs; drain and keep warm.
3.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes, until no longer pink. Add asparagus, heavy cream, Parmesan, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer until reduced slightly, about 7 to 8 minutes. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 575, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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