Hans’s Summer Penne
From: Hans Paulson

This is a simple dish, takes about 30 mins to do everything.
I have made this with both Gluten Free and normal Penne. My kids love it.
Cleanup is also super easy.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6-8
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut 2″ sections
• 1 package grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

PREPARATION

1. In a pot, cook pasta, drain, then set aside.
2. At the same time, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 2 garlic cloves. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and fully cook. Remove cooked chicken from pot and set aside.
3. In the same pan as chicken,  pour the chicken broth, then add asparagus, salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cooked chicken, penne, ¼ cup olive oil, parmesan, and tomatoes, and stir until fully incorporated and the cheese has melted.
5. Serve warm.