Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta

Asparagus lemon chicken pasta is a spring kind of meal day. It involves a ton of spring flavors, like asparagus, lemon, homemade basil pesto, pasta, and of course chicken. You guys are going to love this easy one-pan meal!

I’ll be the first to admit, we’re not huge pasta lovers around here but once in a while, I get a craving for a big bowl of pasta, preferably in some kind of creamy sauce, with a side of fresh salad.

Well, this lemon asparagus chicken pasta is exactly that. It will surely fix your pasta craving right away.

🔴YIELDS: 4 serving(s)

🟣PREP TIME: 30 mins

🟢TOTAL TIME: 30 mins

🟠CAL/SERV: 981

🔴Ingredients🔴

🔹SAVE TO MY RECIPES

🔹Kosher salt

🔹1 lb. linguine

🔹1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

🔹1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

🔹Freshly ground black pepper

🔹2 tsp. Italian seasoning

🔹2 tbsp. butter

🔹1 small red onion, chopped

🔹1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed, cut 🔹into thirds or quartered if large

🔹3/4 c. heavy cream

🔹1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

🔹Juice of 1 lemon

🔹3 cloves garlic, minced

🔹3/4 c. shredded mozzarella

🔹1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

🔹1 lemon, sliced into half-moons

🔹Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

🔴Step 1

🔹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.

🔴Step 2

🔹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.

🔴Step 3

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.