Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
Indulge in creamy chicken and asparagus pasta, a delightful fusion of tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and rich flavors, perfect for an impressive yet easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and trim asparagus.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and asparagus: Stir in minced garlic and asparagus; cook until fragrant and slightly tender (3-4 minutes).
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Serve hot: Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan or black pepper if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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