Chicken and Asparagus with Penne Pasta

Tender asparagus and chunks of chicken combine with penne pasta in a simple, light, and satisfying main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Spread the chicken breast tenderloins on the baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and seasoned salt.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Transfer penne back to cooking pot and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until pasta is coated.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.