Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes
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🍗🍅🧄 EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and the asparagus, tomatoes, and basil keep this chicken and pasta recipe tasting LIGHTER and FRESHER! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and busy weeknight dinners!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta cooked according to package directions; drained (another small-shaped pasta such as ziti, wheels, small shells, penne, etc. may be substituted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more if necessary at the end
- 1.25 to 1.50 pounds chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces; seasoned with salt and pepper to taste, boneless, skinless
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and diced into bite-sized segments (thinner asparagus is better than thicker here, bunch
- ¾ to 1 pound tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- ¼ cup basil chifonaded; loosely measured, fresh or to taste
- salt as desired to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper as desired to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- To a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. While pasta cooks, continue by starting the chicken.
- To a very large high-sided skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, season with salt and pepper, and saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir constantly.
- Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Add the asparagus, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or just until al dente; don't overcook. The thinner the asparagus is, the faster it cooks. Thicker asparagus may take a bit longer to cook, 2 to 3 minutes, but take care not to over-cook the asparagus at this point because it will continue to cook after it's tossed with hot pasta.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken and asparagus, add the tomatoes, basil, and stir well to combine.
- Taste the dish and add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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