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Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta - with sauteed chicken and tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.