Chicken Alfredo with Asparagus
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
This recipe is oh-so delicious. Yum!
Ingredients:
12 ounces penne pasta, or other bite-size pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
Or you can substitute mushrooms instead of chicken
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, ends removed
1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half, or substitute whole milk or cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water.
Drain pasta and asparagus.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, browning it on all sides.
Or add mushrooms and cook to the desired brownness.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add the garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese.
Stir until well combined, then cook until cream cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
Add cooked pasta and asparagus and toss to combine.
Add remaining parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
You could also add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin the sauce if needed.
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