Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2007

This recipe was OK - I thought it was a bit dry alothough the garlic flavored it nicely

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MMSITTIG

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Home Town: Highland, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2007

This recipe definitely has great potential. I cook this for my family and the kids couldn't eat it because it was too spicy. My husband and I liked it, but it was too dry. I only used about 1/4 the amount of Penne the recipe called for. If I make this again I will cut down on the amount of red pepper and penne and add twice the amount of chicken and asparagus. Maybe add some chicken broth to the skillet while the asparagus and garlic is cooking so that it won't be so dry. I used whole wheat penne that could have had something to do with it. Who knows! Decent recipe, good flavor just needs some adjustments.

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LANDONLOUIS

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Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

It was okay more like a 3 1/2. It was dry and lacked a "great" taste.

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JENNEVANS313

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2006

This recipe has potential. Prepared according the recipe the meal is bland and dry. Saute the chicken in the oil, garlic and pepper flakes. I added thyme and basil to taste. Double the amount of the chicken and the asparagus or do equal parts of asparagus and yellow peppers. I also added 4 chopped roma tomatoes. Add tomatoes at the very end so they are warm and not cooked. To the penne I added 3-4 tablespoons of butter with an equal amount of half and half and 3/4 to 1 cup of asiago, romanno and parmesan blend. This makes the penne creamy. You could also add sliced black olives if desired. Salt and pepper to taste and serve. The extra chicken and vegetables makes this a hearty 1 dish meal.

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2006

Tasty! I added chopped fresh tomatoes as well.

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Judith

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2006

I made a half batch of this last night, and with one modification, it was great! I saw the reviews about it being dry, but when I make "sauceless" pasta, I always save a cup or two of the pasta cooking water to add a bit at a time when I mix everything together. It sort of glazes the dish and gives it that little bit of extra moisture. I found it a bit "summery" for late October (the asparagus), but I'm going to make a nice white wine cream sauce for the leftovers and add some peas to increase the veggie content.

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2006

This was really good! I made a few changes, though. After the asparagus is tender, I squeezed half a lemon over it, added halved cherry tomatoes (about a cup) and a tbsp. light butter and heated it through. I also used gemelli pasta, but that doesn't make a difference unless you're a texture person. Delicious!

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LDIERKES

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2006

I would use a whole pound of chicken instead of 3/4 and 50% more aspragus. However, it is delecious. Very easy!!!

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Melyni27

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2006

This recipe has potential if you add what you like. It was pretty dry, so I added lots of butter and more parmesan cheese and everyone said they liked it. Good idea to add cherry tomatos at the end, I will try next time.

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juneco1

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2006

I did not care for this dish. It was VERY bland and dry. I wasn't sure that I'd like it to begin with, but was craving asparagus. I should have steamed a bowl of asparagus and just ate that. It would have tasted the same - and would have been cheaper and quicker to prepare. Thanks anyways.

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Mickey

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2006

We really like this, I've made it several times. It's quick and easy and flavorful. If you salt and pepper to taste, as the recipe says, it won't be bland. I add a bit more red pepper, 'cause we like spice, and sometimes I've tossed it in a little butter or extra EVOO, but I don't think it's necessary. If you require your pasta to be saucy, you may want to try it that way.

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2006

This is a big favorite in our family. My teenager says she could eat it every day. We don't find it dry, as other reviewers say -- and we make it just as the recipe calls for. Give it a try -- maybe you'll enjoy it as much as we do!

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2006

I just tried this last night. It was ok. I used more olive oil then it called for...its a good thing I did or it would have been very dry. It had a good taste. It just seems like it was missing something.

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2006

Too dry. Might be worth trying again with some of the suggestions. Would not make recipe again as it is.

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Reviewed: May 28, 2006

This was OK, not great for me. I had a hard time getting anyone esle to eat it, so I ended up having it for alot of lunches. Maybe too dry... I'm not real sure what the problem was. I usually love this kind of dish, but something was missing here. I probably won't make this one again.

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MANOMES

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Reviewed: May 22, 2006

This was just allright for me.

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2006

I followed this recipe pretty much exactly, except I added some zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the asparugus mixture at the end. It turned out very well, and I will definitely make it again.

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CAMEY9

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2006

This was an instant pleaser for the whole family! We make a double batch with extra asparagus, and still rarely have left overs! Everyone loves this amazing dish!

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kaela

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2006

This is a somewhat bland recipe, which is great if you're looking for something on the light side and want a break from dishes that involve a lot of butter or cream. I cooked the chicken with some white wine at the end, as others recommended. Also did the fast tip of cooking the asparagus w/the pasta for the last 3 min of boiling. To the chicken I also added thyme because I happened to have some lying around and think the flavor went well with the dish. I've made this dish a few times and this last time tried it without the red pepper flakes. I like the dish with and without the flakes, but think that the flavors of the dish flow better without the flakes. Lastly, be sure to serve with bread.

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