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Penne with Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

This Penne with Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Asparagus is so easy to throw together and tastes absolutely amazing.
Serving6 people
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast
  • 1 box whole wheat penne pasta
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°. Cut the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces. Put the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer until 3 tablespoons remain. Stir in the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan, chicken and the salt. Serve with additional Parmesan.

Notes

Here are a few veggies that would be delicious chopped up, in this recipe:
  • carrots
  • zucchini squash
  • yellow squash
  • cucumbers
  • celery
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • corn
  • broccoli
  • cauliflower

Nutrition

Calories: 443 kcal · Carbohydrates: 55 g · Protein: 19 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 43 mg · Sodium: 953 mg · Potassium: 246 mg · Fiber: 7 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 862 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 93 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course