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.
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
24 mins
Ingredients
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1bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch piecessee savings
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1 poundpennesee savings
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2 tablespoonsbuttersee savings
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1-1/4 poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch piecessee savings
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3/4 cupheavy creamsee savings
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1/2 cupgrated Parmesansee savings
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1/2 cupchicken brothsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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1/4 cuptoasted walnuts, optionalsee savings
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
Per serving: 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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