Description
A quick and comforting dish combining chicken, asparagus, and pasta with a hint of lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 8 spears asparagus (trimmed and cut into 4cm pieces)
- 300 g pasta (rigatoni or orecchiette preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan (freshly grated)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then cook your pasta until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, saving a cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Sear for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn it. Toss in the asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender with a crisp bite.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with asparagus. Pour in a little reserved pasta water, about 1/4 cup, and stir to loosen the sauce. Gently toss in the sliced chicken, allowing everything to combine evenly.
- Finish by adding lemon juice and grated Parmesan. Toss everything again, letting the flavors meld for about a minute. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired, and enjoy the vibrant colors, fragrant aroma, and satisfying textures of this quick, comforting dish.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh. Reheating can change the texture of the chicken and vegetables.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or substitute with your favorites.
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg