One Pot Creamy Asparagus Chicken Pasta

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

butter

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

salt and pepper

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 cup

sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped

12 oz

penne pasta (I used whole wheat)

2 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 cup

water

1 lb

asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup

half and half (or heavy cream)

1/2 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp

lemon zest