Description

This casserole is a delicious quick and easy meal to make on those busy weeknights. It's a comforting dish and a tasty way to enjoy roasted asparagus, penne pasta and chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 large bunches of asparagus, tough ends discarded
• 1/8 c. olive oil
• 2 c. penne pasta
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. each salt and pepper
• Topping:
• 1 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 3 T. butter, melted
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. On 2 large baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, place asparagus into a single layer; drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside to cool. When cool, cut asparagus into equal thirds.