Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces dried pasta; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pound asparagus; ½ cup heavy cream; Juice and zest of one lemon; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese; chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
580 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Winston Gaines

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

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Ingredients

Servings

7 ounces dried pasta I used bow tie
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks or strips
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ 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
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese
chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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.
Add butter to the same skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add remaining minced garlic and asparagus and saute 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 the cheese to melt. Add the drained pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to coat well until everything is heated through.
Serve hot and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 315mg (13%) Potassium 633mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1752IU (35%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 222mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	580kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	0.4g	20%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Sodium	315mg	13%
Potassium	633mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1752IU	35%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	222mg	22%
Iron	4mg	22%