Creamy lemon chicken asparagus pasta
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4.4
Creamy lemon chicken asparagus pasta
Description
This recipe features chicken breasts flattened and seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooked until golden and set aside. In the same pan, garlic is briefly sautéed before adding heavy cream and lemon juice to create a silky sauce. Fresh asparagus pieces simmer in the sauce until tender, followed by Parmesan cheese for a savory depth and seasoning adjusted to taste.
The sliced chicken is returned to the pan and mixed with cooked pasta, which can be loosened with some reserved pasta cooking water for better sauce coating. The sauce's creamy texture and lemon brightness complement the mild chicken and crisp asparagus, creating a harmonious mix of flavors and textures.
The dish can be served immediately to enjoy the warm, creamy sauce with the perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables, making it suitable for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breast
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp garlic powder or garlic salt
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the creamy lemon sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic crushed/minced, cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 2 cups asparagus washed and chopped into 2cm/1inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta cooked, of your choice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
- Drizzle with two teaspoons of olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the asparagus to the sauce and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan and season to taste. Slice the chicken into strips then add back to the sauce.
- Toss with cooked pasta (and a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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