16ouncesBanza Penne Chickpea Pastacooked and rinsed
1lb.Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1cupCut Asparagus
1/4cupGrated Parmesan
2Tbsp.Finely Chopped Shallot
1Tbsp.Minced Garlic
1Tbsp.Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1Tbsp.Butter
4tsp.Chopped Shelled Pistachios
1/2tsp.Ground Black Peper
1/4tsp.Pink Himalayan Salt
Instructions
Heat skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil.
Place chicken breasts in pan and let cook ~6-8 minutes on each side. Once fully cooked (reaching internal temp of 165℉), set aside onto a plate to rest a few minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Next, add to the pan minced garlic, cut asparagus, shallots — sauté until asparagus is bright green and tender (~3 minutes). Once cooked, remove and place in bowl.
Now, add butter and pasta — toss until pasta is coated.
Add chicken, sautéed vegetables, seasonings, pistachios, and parmesan — gently toss until well-combined.
Serve, store, and enjoy!
Notes
*You can reduce the calories by using only 1 box (4 servings of pasta)