Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta

1. Kosher salt -
2. 1 lb. linguine -
3. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -
4. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -
5. Freshly ground black pepper -
6. 2 tsp. Italian seasoning -
7. 2 tbsp. butter -
8. 1 small red onion, chopped -
9. 1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed, cut into thirds or quartered if large -
10. 3/4 c. heavy cream -
11. 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -
12. Juice of 1 lemon -
13. 3 cloves garlic, minced -
14. 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella -
15. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan -
16. 1 lemon, sliced into half-moons -
17. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to rest for 10 minutes. Slice chicken into strips.

3. Stage

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 5 minutes. Add cream, broth, lemon juice, and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Stir in cheeses and let cook until melted. Add lemon slices, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water and toss until combined.

5. Stage

Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.