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Bow-Ties with Chicken and Asparagus

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 6, 2010
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Looking for a delicious skillet dinner? Then check out this asparagus, chicken and bow-tie pasta ready in 25 minutes.

Bow-Ties with Chicken and Asparagus

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Salt, if desired
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Step 
    3
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, gradually stir broth into cornstarch. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

320 Calories
7g Total Fat
27g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Potassium
430mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
2g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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