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.

Provided by Julie Ledford

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Aadil Ashraf
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


LAWIBIN MALENJEH
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a winner. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and asparagus are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Macia changwani Mavia changwani
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This was a great recipe! I used leftover chicken, and it was still very good. The asparagus was a little tough, but that was probably because I didn't cook it long enough.


Raj Bithi
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I made this dish last night, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzamil Joyo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ghaffar Ali Ghaffar Ali
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Melissa Stephen
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Asad Md Asaduzzaman
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a winner. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and asparagus are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Moe money
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This was a great recipe! I used leftover chicken, and it was still very good. The asparagus was a little tough, but that was probably because I didn't cook it long enough.


Akinkuolie Omorinsola
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I made this dish last night, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


rahmi belie
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Danyal
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shawon Barua
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


ParbatiBista Parbati Bista 1
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a winner. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and asparagus are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dexter Richards
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This was a great recipe! I used leftover chicken, and it was still very good. The asparagus was a little tough, but that was probably because I didn't cook it long enough.


Gfhfvv Good
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I made this dish last night, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Anas Gamed
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The pecans added a nice crunch, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again!