Summer Penne

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta (or gluten-free penne)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut 2" sections
• 1 package grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

Directions

1. 01

   In a pot, cook pasta, drain, then set aside.

2. 02

   At the same time, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 2 garlic cloves. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and fully cook. Remove cooked chicken from pot and set aside.

3. 03

   In the same pan as chicken,  pour the chicken broth, then add asparagus, salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 04

   Add cooked chicken, penne, ¼ cup olive oil, parmesan, and tomatoes, and stir until fully incorporated and the cheese has melted.

5. 05

   Serve warm.