3boneless skinless chicken breastspounded to even thickness
¼cupflour
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
3tablespoonsbutterdivided
½cupsliced mushrooms
1poundasparagus spearsends trimmed
3teaspoonsminced garilc
⅓cupshredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Add penne noodles to a large stock pot and cover noodles with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 7-9 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture to coat both sides.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on both sides 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and browned on the outside. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips or 1-inch cubes.
Chop asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Add remaining butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus and stir over medium heat 4-6 minutes until mushrooms and asparagus are tender.
Stir in penne noodles and chicken and stir til noodles are heated. Stir in parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
No penne? No problem! Substitute any other short pasta noodle you have on hand.