PASTA WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND TOMATOES

Pasta with Chicken, Asparagus, and Tomatoes image

Simple ingredients, easy recipe. Fresh asparagus and tomatoes make this dish feel a little like spring, even on a cool winter night.

Provided by Brandy Layne

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 ½ cups rotini pasta
cooking spray
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup 1-inch sliced asparagus
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, spray a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Drain paste and stir into the skillet. Add basil, balsamic vinegar, and oil. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 740.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g