Easy One Pan CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA Recipe ~ Budget Family Meal

This one pan chicken asparagus pasta dinner recipe is easy, BUDGET FRIENDLY and delicious. In these unknown times this is a meal that you can cook in one pan and will feed a hungry family. Give this one  a try. Enjoy.

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Easy One Pan Chicken Asparagus Pasta ~ Budget Friendly Family Meal

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 to 3/4 pound of cooked Penne pasta
1 pound cooked ground chicken
1 cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced mushrooms
1 stalk celery finely diced
1 cup or 6-8 stalks sliced asparagus - or more
4 cloves of minced garlic
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 small can diced tomatoes and juice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tsp. Italian seasonings
salt and black pepper
2 tbsp. oil
Parmesan cheese

In a pan on medium heat add oil, onions, celery, mushrooms and pinch of salt.
Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic, cook and stir for one minute.
Add diced tomatoes and juice, stir to combine.
Add tomato paste, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and milk.
Turn up heat to bring to simmer.
Add Italian seasonings. Cook and stir occassionally for 10-15 minutes.
Add asparagus and cooked chicken. Stir and taste for any seasonings.
Bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
Add cooked penne pasta. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until well combined.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.
Enjoy.

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