Steps to Prepare Healthy Low Calorie Pasta Recipes

Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

It's only 324 calories per serving, but has 63 mg of calcium and 11 grams of protein.

Recipe Summary Penne With Chicken And Asparagus

A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

Ingredients | Healthy Low Calorie Pasta Recipes

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes

salt and pepper to taste

garlic powder to taste

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels.

Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.

Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Info | Healthy Low Calorie Pasta Recipes

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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