Best 12 Asparagus Chicken And Penne Pasta Recipes

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Asparagus, chicken, and penne pasta come together in a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The asparagus brings a bright, fresh flavor, while the chicken adds protein and a savory richness. The penne pasta provides a hearty base for the dish, and the creamy sauce brings it all together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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

Provided by LAUREL B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE PASTA



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Easy dinner that tastes amazing.

Provided by Sandi Quinly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
1 pound uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the chicken breast tenderloins on the baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and seasoned salt.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Set aside; when cool enough to handle, cut tenderloins into bite-size pieces.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in penne. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until penne are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Transfer penne back to cooking pot and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until pasta is coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place asparagus into the hot oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir until asparagus are tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer penne pasta into a large serving bowl and top with asparagus and chicken tenderloin pieces. Lightly mix asparagus and chicken into the pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 269.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA



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This dish is slightly spicy. It has a unique and awesome taste!

Provided by JWEARY15

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 112.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES (SPRING)



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (about 9 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1 cup shelled fresh peas
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS W/PENNE PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-1288

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • 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. 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. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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This Cooking Light recipe is a wonderful use for the pencil-thin late spring asparagus you find in farmer's markets in May and June. It tastes very fresh and all the ingredients come together beautifully. It has 10 WW points per serving as shown.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch slices
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shelled green peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons green onions

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot.
  • Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
  • Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, peas, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  • Stir in cream and juice; cook 1 minute.
  • Add pasta and cheese; stir well to coat.
  • Remove from heat; stir in basil, green onions, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.4

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA



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We enjoy this dish often in the spring when asparagus is fresh on the market. It's a favorite with family and friends and a welcome surprise to those who think they don't like asparagus. -Taralynn Plastina, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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What could be more delicious than pasta , chicken and roasted asparagus, also very healthy and easy to make. The recipe comes courtesy of Mike Miller and the Home for Dinner catering service and KCRA TV.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 -5 sprigs rosemary
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 lb penne pasta
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

Steps:

  • Put vinegar into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons.
  • Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
  • (Mixture will be thick like syrup).
  • Meanwhile, snap tough ends off the asparagus and discard.
  • Cut spears into 1-inch pieces.
  • Put asparagus on baking sheet with sprigs of rosemary and toss with olive oil,1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Roast in 400°F oven until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and saute until cooked through.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just done.
  • Drain pasta and immediately toss with the butter, (cut butter into pieces first) vinegar-sugar mixture, asparagus, chicken, parmesan cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Serve with additional parmesan cheese.

PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZE



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Make and share this Penne With Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola, Asparagus and Caramelize recipe from Food.com.

Provided by flume027

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups grilled chicken, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup asparagus, cut diagonally in 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Drain and rinse pasta and place in large skillet.
  • Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic.
  • Cook and stir 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add onions, cheese and basil.
  • Cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 98.9, Sodium 703, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3, Protein 34.2

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA



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The asparagus is oven-baked - I served this to two people who do not normally care for asparagus and they loved it. Oven baking brings out a whole different level of flavor and texture. Thin, fresh asparagus works the best for this recipe! I always cut out any tough, white or red pieces on my chicken breasts. If breast tenders are cheaper, they will work perfectly instead of whole breasts. Beginner cooks - you can cook each thing separately ending with the chicken to relieve stress from multiple things at once

Provided by somethingtruelyme

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb asparagus
1 whole bulb of garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces chicken breasts
8 ounces penne pasta
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
4 teaspoons of grated parmesan cheese
4 pinches sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of regular table salt
4 pinches black pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Turn oven to 375°F and start a pot of boiling water for pasta.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces, toss in a bowl with 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt, 1 pinch of black pepper and 1 pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Cut the top 1/4th of the garlic bulb off to expose tops of cloves.
  • Brush garlic lightly with olive oil, place on oven-safe pan in the corner.
  • Rinse and dry asparagus - hold a stick of asparagus between your fingers towards the end of the stick and give it a light bend - snap the bottom of the asparagus stick off slightly before it starts getting hard - repeat with each stick (or for a time saver - just chop off the bottom 1 and 1/2 inches of each stick).
  • Place asparagus in the oven-safe pan with the garlic - lightly coat with olive oil - sprinkle 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt and one pinch of black pepper on asparagus and garlic.
  • Cook in oven for 25 minutes or until asparagus is crisp and garlic clove is browned (You may need to remove one before the other is done cooking depending on sizes).
  • Cook penne pasta according to instructions on packaging; add table salt to water after water starts to boil - drain when cooked slightly beyond al-dente and rinse quickly with cool tap water.
  • Cut mozzarella into pieces less than 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch and place off to the side.
  • In a frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add chicken pieces - stir often to cook each piece and each side evenly until golden brown.
  • In a large bowl, empty chicken pieces and remaining olive oil, toss in pasta and mozzarella.
  • Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and add to pasta mixture.
  • Remove garlic cloves from husk and chop or mash with a knife or fork into small pieces and mix well into pasta mixture.
  • Add remaining seasonings and parmesan cheese and give it one last good mix then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074.5, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 2244.7, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 49.8

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND BASIL



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Basil     Asparagus     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
1 pound asparagus, stalks cut into 1/2-inch lengths
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup thinly slices fresh basil
8 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, stock and 1/4 cup sliced basil. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese, parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON-PARMESAN CREAM



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This is similar but better then a dish served at my favorite restaurant Abruzzo in Hood River, Oregon.

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb penne pasta
1 lb asparagus, fiborous ends snapped off, peeled if thick, and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (divided)
3 tablespoons whipping cream
fresh ground black pepper
sea salt
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1 lemon, juice and zest of

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until it's just tender, about 9 minutes.
  • Scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside, then stir in the asparagus and cook until both the penne and the asparagus are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain well and return the asparagus and pasta to the pot along with 3/4 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring for a couple of minutes so cheese melts; add more of the pasta water if mixture becomes dry.
  • Stir in the chives, lemon zest and the lemon juice. Season generously with salt, pepper and more lemon juice to taste.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 362.1, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus. Just be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the pasta and chicken. This will help prevent the pasta from sticking together.
  • Season the chicken and asparagus generously with salt and pepper. This will help bring out their natural flavors.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Add the asparagus to the skillet or Dutch oven and cook until it is tender-crisp.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and sauce. Heat through until the pasta is warmed through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Asparagus, chicken, and penne pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The asparagus and chicken are cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the penne pasta adds a hearty and filling element. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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