Balsamic Cream Whole-Wheat Pasta

Name: Balsamic Cream Whole-Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pasta, rigatoni; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 10 stalks asparagus; 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup light cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper

Submitted by erinne29

"Threw together this easy, low-calorie recipe one night after having a similar dish at a restaurant."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 2 cups
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pasta, rigatoni
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 stalks asparagus
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup light cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper

directions

On a non-stick skillet, cook chicken breasts until juice runs clear and the thickest part is white. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.
Blanche asparagus in a medium-sized pot. Cut each stalk into 4 pieces and set aside.
Cook pasta in a large pot for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, light cream, onion and garlic powder. Whisk until mixture is blended completely and/or starts to bubble.
Once pasta is cooked, strain and transfer to a bowl. Combine pasta with the asparagus and chicken.
Pour sauce over pasta until mixed thoroughly.