Chicken Asparagus Penne With National Food Month's theme in mind - making small changes one meal at a time - here is a delicious and nutritious pasta dish to get you started. While you may be tempted to substitute the "sprinkled parmesan" with a more traditional Alfredo sauce, consider this your first small change and small step towards a healthier you. Ingredients (16 ounce) package of dried whole grain penne pasta 5 tablespoons of olive oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into cubes Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 clove of garlic, thinly sliced ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels. Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and warm through. Stir chicken mixture into pasta and mix well. Let sit for about 5 minutes then add two tablespoons of olive oil before mixing again and sprinkling Parmesan Cheese. This article was sourced from allrecipes.com .