Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Penne with chicken will be especially appreciated by those who love dishes with asparagus. Penne is tender, creamy, satisfying, and healthy. The dish is best suited to the dining table.

Servings: 8

Cook: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet – 450 Grams
• Vegetable oil – 1
• Dried Basil – 1 Teaspoon
• Dried oregano – 1/2 Teaspoon (oregano)
• Dried Thyme – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Ground black pepper – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Penne – 300 Grams
• Peeled boiled asparagus – 400 Grams
• Butter – 30 grams
• Flour – 2 Art. spoons
• Garlic – 2 Cloves
• Milk – 1 3/4 Cups (skimmed)
• Cream – 1/4 cup (low fat)
• Cream cheese – 120-140 Gram
• Grated Parmesan cheese – 1/3 Cup
• Fried bacon (optional) – 3-4 Slices

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the spices – basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Cut the chicken breast into cubes. Sprinkle spices on the chicken. Fry in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, 10-12 minutes, then put on a plate. Boil the penne according to the instructions, drain, keeping half a glass of water in which the pasta was cooked. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, cook for a minute. Then add the minced garlic. After half a minute, stir in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheese, stir until smooth and add penne.

   

2. Add cooked chicken, asparagus, chopped bacon (optional), stir well.

   

3. If, in your opinion, the dish is dry, add half a glass of water in which the pasta was cooked. Stir, warm up. The dish is ready! When served with asparagus chicken penne, you can also serve grated Parmesan cheese!

Bon Appetit!