CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA

Chicken and Penne Pasta with Gorgonzola image

Make this flavorful Chicken and Penne Pasta with Gorgonzola for mealtime! This chicken and penne pasta boasts flavors and colors you won't want to miss.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup thin onion slices, separated into rings
1 tsp. sugar
1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
2 cups cut-up grilled chicken (1-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup diagonally cut asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 tsp. minced garlic
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until onions are tender. Remove from heat.
Drain pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add onions, cheese and basil; stir. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g