Penne with Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola, Asparagus and Caramelized Onions

By ruhroh

Ingredients

• 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup thin onion slices, separated into rings
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
• 2 cups cut-up grilled chicken (1-inch pieces)
• 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diagonally cut asparagus spears (1-inch pieces)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 4 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• 1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Details

Adapted from kraftrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until onions are tender. Remove from heat.

DRAIN pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add onions, cheese and basil; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.