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Asiago Chicken and Pasta

A quick, savory one-skillet pasta with tender chicken, vegetables, and melted asiago cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drained; set aside
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 2 cups green beans or haricots verts halved or trimmed into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded asiago cheese about 12 ounces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely minced

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • very large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring and flipping intermittently, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced red bell pepper and prepared green beans; cover and steam until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  5. Uncover, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring nearly continuously, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir to combine.
  7. Add the cooked penne to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded asiago evenly over the pasta mixture and toss/stir nearly continuously until the cheese melts and coats the pasta.
  9. Stir in the minced fresh basil, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded asiago for convenience.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  • Trim and halve green beans to match bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook pasta just until al dente so it holds up when combined.