CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo, cooked
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-pound (about 4) chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1-pound asparagus, rinsed, ends cut, and chopped into 2-inch pieces
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• For the Sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not the grated kind that comes in a green container!)
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare orzo per directions on the box.
In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and browned on all sides.
Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle with flour; whisk to combine.
Whisk in veggie or chicken broth; whisk until thoroughly combined.
Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer; allow to cook for 1 minute, or until thickened.
Add parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
Drain Pasta.
Add pasta and chicken mixture to the sauce.
Toss well to combine.
Serve.