Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

penne pasta (, or other bite size pasta)

chicken breasts (, cut in small pieces)

1 tbsp

olive oil

bunch asparagus (, ends removed)

1 1/2 tbsp

minced garlic

1/4 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

low sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup

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

4 oz

cream cheese (, cut into pieces)

1/3 cup

fresh shredded parmesan cheese

salt and pepper