Asparagus, Chicken, And Pecan Pasta
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Recipe Summary Asparagus, Chicken, And Pecan Pasta
Penne pasta tossed with asparagus, red peppers, pecans, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious sauce that is creamy without being over-powering. This has been a tremendous hit every time I've made it.
Ingredients | Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipes1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1 red bell pepper, chopped2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup chicken broth¼ cup chopped fresh basilsalt to taste½ teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter1 pound grilled chicken breast strips1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese½ cup pecan halves (Optional)DirectionsBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper, and asparagus; cook and stir 5 minutes until the garlic softens and mellows. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until the vegetables have softened, then add the basil, salt, pepper, butter, and chicken. Cook and stir a few minutes until the chicken is hot. Stir in the cooked pasta, then fold in the Parmesan cheese and pecan halves to serve.Info | Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipesprep:
30 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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