How to Make Perfect Asparagus Chicken Pasta

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Asparagus Chicken Pasta. My family loves this easy Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta dish made with penne noodles, chicken and asparagus tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

Asparagus Chicken Pasta Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and add to pasta mixture. Pour chicken stock into the pan. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, salt and pepper. You can cook Asparagus Chicken Pasta using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Asparagus Chicken Pasta

  1. It's 8 oz of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  2. It's 8 oz of fettuccine.
  3. It's 12 stalks of asparagus, trimmed.
  4. Prepare 4 oz of cherry tomatoes.
  5. Prepare 3 cloves of garlic, minced.
  6. It's 1/4 cup of basil pesto.

Return chicken to the pan, and warm through. Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Sautee veggies: While the chicken is cooling, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet, and add the asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Stir in cheeses and let cook until melty, then add lemon slices and cooked linguine.

Asparagus Chicken Pasta instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. *Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water..
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season both sides of your chicken well (I used seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper)..
  3. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until it is browned and no longer pink. *Do not overcook..
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and return pan to medium heat. Add a touch more olive oil..
  5. Add asparagus and tomatoes. Season well. Cook several minutes until asparagus starts to soften and turns bright green..
  6. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 more minutes until tomatoes start to burst. Add half of the pasta water and pesto. Stir to combine. If not enough liquid, add the rest..
  7. Once thickened, remove from heat and add chicken and pasta. Use tongs to coat well and serve..

Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta - juicy chicken & tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce. Chicken + Pasta + Asparagus = DELISH. I love Chicken, and I love Asparagus so when I saw a recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Pasta on Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, I knew it had to be made. I mean, in my book, you just can't go wrong with Chicken and Asparagus. In the same pot, pour the chicken broth, then add asparagus, salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic and stir.