This is a very simple dish, but it’s one of my favorites. To be honest, I guessed on the measurements. I usually just make it with the amounts I have on hand. It’s simple, easy, and very healthy. If you want to dress it up a bit, you could add grated parmesan cheese, or crumbled feta cheese, fresh torn basil, etc.
Have fun with it, but make room in your menu for a simple healthy dish like this.
PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOMS
1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders)
1 bunch Asparagus, cut into two inch lengths
8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
2 T olive oil
salt and pepper
seasonings of choice ( I used 2 tsp non salt garlic seasoning)
1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, cooked
Heat 1 T oil in skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until cooked through, turning once. Set aside to rest.
Heat other T of oil in skillet, add mushrooms and asparagus. Sauté over medium high heat, cooking briefly. Cut chicken into strips and add back to skillet. Add seasoning and toss.
Pour over cooked penne pasta and serve hot.
Penne with Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushrooms
April 7, 2010
Category
Pasta
Persons
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders)
- 1 bunch Asparagus, cut into two inch lengths
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 T olive oil
- salt and pepper
- seasonings of choice ( I used 2 tsp non salt garlic seasoning)
- 1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Heat 1 T oil in skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook until cooked through, turning once. Set aside to rest.
- Heat other T of oil in skillet, add mushrooms and asparagus. Sauté over medium high heat, cooking briefly.
- Cut chicken into strips and add back to skillet. Add seasoning and toss.
- Pour over cooked penne pasta and serve hot.
VARIATION:
- Also good with grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese, and fresh torn basil.
