Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Grilled Chicken
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4.9
345 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Grilled Chicken
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This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. It's a delicious and hearty entree that everyone will want seconds of!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled and cut into strips
- 1 pound asparagus ends removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 10 ounces linguine pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine will also work)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnishes: lemon slices and chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
- In small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Place the pasta and asparagus back into the pot you cooked it in along with the chicken.
- Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Alternatively, you can toss just the pasta with the sauce and arrange the chicken and asparagus over the top of the pasta.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- I like this recipe with grilled sliced chicken, but really any cooked chicken will work. When I'm short on time, I buy a rotisserie chicken and dice up the meat to add to the pasta.
- It's very important to remove the pan from the heat before you add the lemon, otherwise the sauce could separate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
653kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
840mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1785IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
11.4mg
(13%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
345 reviews
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