Chicken Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Chicken and asparagus taste like spring, especially when flavored with lemon juice. This is a good recipe for a last-minute meal.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy


Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. arrowroot
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1⁄3 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 12 oz. linguine, cooked according to package directions
  • 1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss with salt, pepper, and arrowroot.
  • In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned but not cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add onions, mushrooms, and asparagus to skillet. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet along with chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 to 6 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Add pasta to skillet. Cook and stir 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. arrowroot
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1⁄3 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 12 oz. linguine, cooked according to package directions
  • 1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss with salt, pepper, and arrowroot.
  • In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned but not cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add onions, mushrooms, and asparagus to skillet. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet along with chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 to 6 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Add pasta to skillet. Cook and stir 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Sodium560mg
Total Fat9g
Saturated Fat2g
Protein23g
Cholesterol55mg
Total Carbohydrate25g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars2g
Calories270