Asparagus, Chicken, and Pecan Pasta

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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.

Submitted by Julie Ledford
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • salt to taste

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast strips

  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup pecan halves (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  2. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

686 Calories
29g Fat
64g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 686
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 478mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 353mg 27%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 701mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.