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Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Name: Chicken Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

We enjoy this dish often in the spring when asparagus is fresh on the market. It’s a favorite with family and friends and a welcome surprise to those who think they don’t like asparagus. —Taralynn Plastina, McHenry, Illinois

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 497 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.

Chicken Asparagus Pasta

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