Ziti with Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
• 48 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 dash salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 12 oz, dry, yields ziti
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 2 tbsps lemon juice (canned or bottled)
• 1 medium scallion or spring onion
• 8 oz asparagus

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Stir fry asparagus and scallions for 2 minutes. Add chicken and sprinkle with half of thyme. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer over low heat until cooked through.
2. Cook ziti according to package instructions.
3. Toss the chicken mixture, ziti, lemon juice, and remaining thyme.
4. Serve with shaved parmesan cheese.