Pasta with Chicken, Asparagus, and Tomatoes

Simple ingredients, easy recipe. Fresh asparagus and tomatoes make this dish feel a little like spring, even on a cool winter night.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 514 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 ½ cups rotini pasta
• 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup 1-inch sliced asparagus

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, spray a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Drain paste and stir into the skillet. Add basil, balsamic vinegar, and oil. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.