Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta is made with sauteed chicken and tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound trimmed and cut asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 zested and juiced lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 6 ounces dry bow tie pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the skillet. Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Returning to the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound trimmed and cut asparagus and saute for 1 minute, just until the asparagus turns bright green.
- Whisk in ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 zested and juiced lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to thicken and the cheese to melt, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Cut the cooked chicken into 1-inch pieces and add it to the skillet. Toss everything together and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
Updated May 10, 2025
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2096IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 529mg | Iron: 4mg
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