Penne With Chicken, Peas, and Asparagus

One of the easiest meals to make and it's low in fat and calories for a pasta dish! 

Goes well with a salad and bread!!  Enjoy 

407 Calories with 7 grams of fat per serving.

Serves 4

Penne With Chicken, Peas, and Asparagus



2 1/2 C uncooked penne pasta

1/2 C low-salt chicken broth

1 C frozen green peas, thawed and divided

1 Tbs Olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/ 2 C diagonally sliced asparagus (1/2 inch )

3/4 lb skinned boned chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 C grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp pepper

Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions, omitting salt and and fat.

Drain in a colander; set aside.

Place the broth and 1/2 C peas in a blender; process until smooth.  Set aside.

Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.  Add garlic; saute 30 seconds.  Add asparagus and chicken; saute 4 min or until chicken is done.  Add pea puree, remaining peas, and salt; stir well.  Stir in pasta; bring to a boil.  Cook 2 min or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat. Add cheese and pepper, toss well.