Tastes Better From Scratch · by Lauren Allen★ 4.9 (129)
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 26%·PRO 62%
CARBS 59G46% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED2G INTRINSIC54G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G30% OF CAL
7G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Penne noodles tossed with tender chicken breast and fresh asparagus in a creamy parmesan sauce. The sauce is made from chicken broth, cream cheese, and half-and-half, creating a rich coating. It's an easy family dinner that feels a bit special.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 12 ounces penne pasta (, or other bite size pasta)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut in small pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears (, ends removed)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic (, minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup half and half (, or substitute whole milk or cream)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (, cut into pieces)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 26%·PRO 62%
CARBS 59G46% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED2G INTRINSIC54G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G30% OF CAL
7G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 505mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 500mg
- Calcium
- 132mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 505MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.