Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta | Fit Healthy Recipes
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
15 mins prepServes 4
A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring penne, chicken, asparagus, and a rich sauce made with garlic, herbs, and cream cheese. This recipe combines fresh and flavorful ingredients for a comforting meal.
1: Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water.
3: Drain pasta and asparagus.
4: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5: Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, browning it on all sides.
6: Reduce heat to medium.
7: Add the garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
8: Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
9: Cook until cream cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
10: Add cooked pasta and asparagus, toss to combine.
11: Add remaining parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
12: Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
13: Optionally, add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin the sauce, if needed.
