Creamy Chicken Pasta
Rich and delicious Creamy Chicken Pasta, loaded with chicken, orzo, asparagus, and tomatoes, tossed in a creamy sauce that pulls it all together.
Servings : 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo , cooked
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1- pound (about 4) chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1- pound asparagus , rinsed, ends cut, and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not the grated kind that comes in a green container!)
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Prepare orzo per directions on the box.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and browned on all sides.
- Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender; set aside.
- Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle with flour; whisk to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in chicken broth; whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer; allow to cook for 1 minute, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
Drain Pasta.
- Add pasta and chicken mixture to the sauce.
- Toss well to combine.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Sodium: 396 mg | Potassium: 1104 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 1695 IU | Vitamin C: 34.7 mg | Calcium: 230 mg | Iron: 4.5 mg | Net Carbs: 36 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.