Penne is a type of roll-shaped pasta. The combination of penne pasta with chicken and asparagus is perfect for those who are looking for cholesterol in their meals.
It is necessary
- - 1 package of penne pasta;
- - 5 tablespoons of olive oil;
- - 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes;
- - salt and pepper to taste;
- - garlic powder to taste;
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- - 1 bunch of thin asparagus, cut diagonally into 2 cm pieces;
- - 1 minced garlic clove;
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Take a saucepan and pour water into it, salt, add a little vegetable oil and bring to a boil. When the water boils, place the penne pasta in the water and cook until tender, which will take about 10 minutes. Drain the water.
Step 2
Take a saucepan with a thick bottom, pour 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil for frying, heat over medium heat. Place the diced chicken breast in a skillet and fry until tender, when the chicken is almost cooked, season with salt, pepper and garlic (powder or fresh). The breast is ready when it acquires a beautiful golden uniform crust, it takes about 5-8 minutes. When the chicken breasts are ready, place paper towels on a plate and place the fried chicken on top of them to absorb the excess oil.
Step 3
Then you need to take a frying pan with high sides, pour chicken broth into it. After that, take the washed asparagus, add it to the broth, also add the garlic cloves, a little garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 8 minutes, everything is done when the asparagus is soft and tender.
Step 4
Add ready-made, fried chicken to the asparagus, stew for 10 minutes. When the dish is ready, you can start serving. Put the pasta in a plate and season everything with chicken and asparagus, you can add broth if you wish. If the dish is without broth, garnish with some herbs and finely grated cheese.
