Bow Ties with Chicken and Asparagus

Name: Bow Ties with Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) uncooked bow-tie pasta; 1 lb (500 g) fresh asparagus spears; 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil; 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces; 3 cups (750 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup (250 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch; 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup/50 mL); 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves; Salt, if desired; 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 6

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Looking for a delicious skillet dinner? Then check out this asparagus, chicken and bow-tie pasta ready in 25 minutes.

Mar 12, 2012

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) uncooked bow-tie pasta
1 lb (500 g) fresh asparagus spears
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces
3 cups (750 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup (250 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup/50 mL)
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt, if desired
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2

Meanwhile, break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
3

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in centre and vegetables are tender.
4

In small bowl, gradually stir broth into cornstarch. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Serve-With: This light pasta entree pairs nicely with a glass of crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 27g Protein, 37g Total Carbs, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 Servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Calories: 320

Total Fat: 7g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 50mg

Sodium: 210mg

Total Carbs: 37g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

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