In this household, anything this delicious goes fast and anything that only uses one pot is a definite winner!

This specific dinner really brought out the yum factor with only using one pot (yes you read that right)! In under 6 steps I was able to create a powerful dish with flavors for days with the fresh lemon juice & fresh basil being tamed slightly by the gooey cheese.

On to the goodness…

1. Grab a large pot – add in 1pound of diced up chicken breasts, 1T EVOO & 1t S/P
2. Once chicken is browned lower heat a tad & add 2t minced garlic – cook for one minute while stirring
3. Then add 2C low sodium chicken broth, 1C water, 1/2pound of uncooked penne pasta – bring to boil then reduce heat to low, cover & let cook for 15minutes
4. After 15minutes remove cover & let simmer for 5minutes (or until broth is reduced by half)
5. During this 15minutes, wash 6 stalks of asparagus, place on a plate & cover with a wet paper towel – zap in microwave for ~2minutes
6. Remove from heat – stir in 6 stalks of chopped asparagus, 1/2C fresh basil, 1/3C Veggie-parm, 1/4C fresh lemon juice & zest from 1 large lemon

Garnish with extra lemon zest & red pepper flakes, enjoy!

Continue reading for ingredient list & original recipe…

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta: 

• 6 stalks asparagus
• 1/2C fresh basil
• 1 large lemon (or two small)
• 1pound diced up chicken breast
• 2C low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2pound whole wheat penne pasta
• Veggie-parm (or regular parmesan cheese)
• Basic Pantry: minced garlicEVOO, S/P

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