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July 3, 2021

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta – this easy recipe makes the perfect meal for any busy weeknight. Best of all, so simple to customize and full of bright spring flavors!

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta – this recipe makes the perfect easy 30 minute meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, so simple to customize and full of bright spring flavors!

Yields 4 servings

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta - with sautéed chicken and tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.

12 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

27 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

7 ounces dried pasta (I used bow tie)(use gluten free if necessary)

1½ tablespoons olive oil

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks or strips

Salt and black pepper, to taste

½ teaspoon dried oregano

3 tablespoons butter, unsalted

1½ tablespoons minced garlic, divided

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

½ cup heavy cream

Juice and zest of one lemon

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt, black pepper and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Transfer to plate and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the same skillet and melt over medium high heat. Add remaining minced garlic and asparagus and sauté for 1 minute, until just starting to turn bright green. Whisk in the cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, oregano, parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Allow the sauce to thicken and cheese to melt. Add the drained pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste (I used about 1½ teaspoons salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper). Toss to coat well until everything is heated through.
  4. Serve hot and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories

1895 cal

Fat

53 g

Carbs

318 g

Protein

64 g
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Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta – this recipe makes the perfect easy 30 minute meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, so simple to customize and full of bright spring flavors! Juicy chicken & tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.

Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal, Chicken, Make Ahead, Noodles / Pasta, One Pan / Pot / Skillet, Recipes Tagged With: easy, lemon chicken asparagus, make ahead, pasta, weeknight

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