Chicken Asparagus Pasta
This chicken asparagus pasta combines tender slices of seasoned chicken with crisp, earthy asparagus in a garlic-infused sauce. Cooked until al dente, the pasta is tossed with the bright vegetables and juicy chicken, creating a dish with a vibrant appearance and satisfying texture that’s perfect for weeknights. The final dish is garnished with Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon for fresh, bold flavor.
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Calories: 520kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Colander
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts skinless and boneless – 2 large
- Asparagus spears trimmed – 8 spears
- Pasta rigatoni or orecchiette –
- Garlic thinly sliced – 3 cloves
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice fresh – 1 tablespoon
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated – 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- Drain pasta and reserve a small amount of cooking water
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add chicken and cook until lightly golden
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant
- Add asparagus pieces and sauté for 3–4 minutes
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet
- Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed
- Season with salt and pepper before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 700mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.5mg