CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PENNE

Chicken and asparagus penne image

Provided by Charles Miller

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 slice thick slice bacon, cubed
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, cut 1" pieces
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 lb chicken breast cubed
1/2 c onion, julienned
2 clove garlic sliced thin
1/2 c heavy cream
1/4 c chicken stock
1/2 c dry white wine
3/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan or manchango cheese
8 oz penne cooked

Steps:

1. Render the bacon reserve fat and bacon bits. De glaze pan with white wine. Add onion and cook til starting to brown add garlic cook another minute, remove from pan.
2. Add EVOO and stock. cook asparagus and braise until tender crisp.
3. In small sauce pan combine cream and 3/4 cup cheese, heating until cheese melts. Add cooked pasta chicken and asparagus, mix together. In a 8X8 greased baking pan, add mixed ingredients, top with bacon bits and grated cheese. Bake in 350 deg. oven until cheese begins to brown. let rest 10 min. Serve with fresh salad and bread. Enjoy.