Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

penne pasta (, or other bite size pasta)

chicken breasts (, cut in small pieces)

olive oil

bunch asparagus (, ends removed)

minced garlic

onion powder

dried basil

dried oregano

red pepper flakes

low sodium chicken broth

half and half (, or substitute whole milk or cream)

cream cheese (, cut into pieces)

fresh shredded parmesan cheese

salt and pepper