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Asiago Chicken Pasta

EASY comfort food to feed a crowd that's ready in 25 minutes!! Tender chicken and penne pasta with red peppers, green beans, and everything is coated with Asiago CHEESE for the family dinner win!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drained; set aside
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 2 cups green beans or haricots vert halved or trimmed into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese about 12 ounces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely minced

Instructions

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  1. To a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain; set aside. While the pasta cooks, continue with the recipe.
  2. To a very large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until done; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add the red pepper, green beans, cover, and allow vegetables to steam for about 4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly continuously.
  5. Evenly sprinkle with salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
  6. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  7. Add the cheese and toss and stir to combine; stir nearly continuously until melted.
  8. Add the basil, stir to combine, and taste for seasoning balance. Add more salt, pepper, or basil if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 858mg 36%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.