Asparagus,Chicken and Pecan Pasta

By dorchuk

Ingredients

• 5/8 pkg penne pasta 16 oz
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• Red bell pepper, chopped'
• 1 1/4 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2/3 C chicken broth
• 2 T and 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp pepper'
• 2 T butter
• 11 ozs grilled chicken breast strips
• 1 C grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 C pecan halves (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed on package and then drain
Heat the olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
Stir in the garlic, red pepper and asparagus. Cook and stir 5 minutes until the garlic softens and mellows
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Simmer until the vegetables have softened, then add the basil, salt, pepper, butter, and chicken.
Cook and stir a few minutes until the chicken is hot
Stir in the cooked pasta, ten fold in the Parmesan cheese and pecan halves to serve.