Lemon Chicken Pasta With Asparagus
Lemon Chicken Pasta with Asparagus is a refreshingly zesty dish that elevates your weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. This delightful recipe features tender chicken strips and vibrant asparagus, all enveloped in a creamy lemon sauce that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (6-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet along with drained pasta; toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese; cook for another minute until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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