Chicken and Asparagus Penne

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

PREPARATION

• In a pot, cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside.
• In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 2 garlic cloves. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and fully cook. Remove cooked chicken from pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, pour the chicken broth, then add asparagus, salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add cooked chicken, penne, ¼ cup olive oil, parmesan, and tomatoes, and stir until fully incorporated and the cheese has melted.
• Serve while hot.
• Enjoy!

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