Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 2 servings
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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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
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