Chicken & Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken & Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken strips; 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed; 1 lb. penne pasta; 1/4 c. virgin olive oil; 1 small bunch of green onions, chopped (include some of the green stems); 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 lb. fresh baby spinach leaves, well-rinsed; 1 ripe tomato, chopped; 10 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned; Garlic cloves, minced - to taste (optional); Fresh basil leaves, to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

6 boneless, skinless chicken strips
1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed
1 lb. penne pasta
1/4 c. virgin olive oil
1 small bunch of green onions, chopped (include some of the green stems)
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/2 lb. fresh baby spinach leaves, well-rinsed
1 ripe tomato, chopped
10 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
Garlic cloves, minced - to taste (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, to taste (optional)

1
Broiled or grill chicken strips with butter and Cavender's Greek spice and set aside; keep warm.
2
Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just tender (3-4 minutes). Remove and rinse under cold water.
3
Cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
4
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook 10-12 minutes (or according to package directions).
5
While the pasta is cooking, heat half the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
6
Add the onions and cook until soft, stirring, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the mushrooms and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
8
Add garlic (optional) and cook for 1 minute.
9
Then add the reserved asparagus, the spinach, tomato and sun-dried tomato; season with Cavender's, salt and pepper (to taste).

917

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless, skinless chicken strips, 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed, 1 lb. penne pasta, 1/4 c. virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Penne Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Penne Pasta

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