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Chicken-Asparagus Rotini

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 4, 2013
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Serve your family with this chicken-asparagus rotini made with tomatoes – a wonderful Italian dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Chicken-Asparagus Rotini

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups uncooked whole wheat rotini pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (1 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and asparagus to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    3
    Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, basil, vinegar and oil. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition

270 Calories
6g Total Fat
22g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Total Fat
6g
0%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
220mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0%
Dietary Fiber
7g
0%
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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