Bow-Ties with Chicken and Asparagus

By lianbl88

This is easy and delicious, plenty of veggies and it also reheats well.

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
• 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• You can use 1 jar of alfredo sauce instead of chicken broth and cornstarch
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 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 center and vegetables are tender.
• 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 and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with some crusty French bread or garlic toast