Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Name: Chicken Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounces pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup heavy cream, or whole milk, optional; 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, divided; Lemon slices, for serving

A lemony and slightly creamy pasta dish, abundant with chicken and asparagus, offers a simple yet perfect meal for spring.

⭐ 3.8 (18 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Start boiling water for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions, then reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water before draining.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on both sides, adding oregano before removing it.
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and asparagus for about 2 minutes until bright green and firm, then remove.
Add reserved pasta water, chicken bouillon, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic powder to the pan; bring to a simmer.
Whisk in mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan until melted and incorporated; add heavy cream if desired.
Return cooked chicken, asparagus, and pasta to the pan with a tablespoon of chopped parsley, then toss with the sauce.
Serve immediately with lemon slices, an additional tablespoon of parsley, and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 558 kcal

Carbohydrate: 54 g

Cholesterol: 98 mg

Fiber: 10 g

Protein: 36 g

Saturated Fat: 11 g

Sodium: 1066 mg

Sugar: 12 g

Fat: 26 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g