Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant asparagus, and tangy lemon flavors in a creamy sauce. Here's a delicious recipe for you to try:
How to prepare. Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta.
Ingredients:
- > 8 ounces dried pasta of your choice (e.g., fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- > 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- > Salt and pepper to taste
- > 2 tablespoons olive oil
- > 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- > 3 cloves garlic, minced
- > Zest of 1 lemon
- > 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- > 1/2 cup chicken broth
- > 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- > 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- > 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
2. Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken slices to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they are fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.
5. Add the chopped asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they become tender-crisp.
6. Lower the heat to medium-low, and then add the lemon zest, heavy cream (or half-and-half), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
7. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer the sauce for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and the cheese melts into the sauce.
8. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to coat evenly.
9. Finally, add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy lemon asparagus sauce.
10. Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
11. Garnish the Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve the Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta warm and enjoy the delightful combination of zesty lemon, tender chicken, and crisp asparagus. It's a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for spring and summer dinners!
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