Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate chicken asparagus pasta with cream sauce. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly cooked chicken that's tender and succulent, vibrant asparagus spears that retain their crispness, and a velvety cream sauce that brings all the flavors together in perfect harmony. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of balancing flavors, we'll guide you through each step of the cooking process, ensuring you create a dish that's both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
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CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA
Chicken asparagus pasta with creamy lemon sauce is a delicious dinner recipe the whole family will love, ready in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
- Drizzle with two teaspoons of olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the asparagus to the sauce and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan and season to taste. Slice the chicken into strips then add back to the sauce.
- Toss with cooked pasta (and a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce) and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN ASPARAGUS ALFREDO PASTA
Chicken Asparagus Alfredo Pasta. It is an easy pasta dish with ziti noodles, chicken and asparagus tossed in a creamy Alfredo Sauce!
Provided by Lauren
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash and cut asparagus into bite sized pieces and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat on the stove.
- Cook pasta for 8-9 minute, until al dente. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water.
- Drain pasta and asparagus.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes cook until light brown.
- Add chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Stir until well combined and the cream cheese is melted. Stir in the cooked pasta and asparagus.
- Add remaining Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA
This pasta is perfectly creamy and it has just the right amount added flavor from the parmesan, Neufchatel cheese and the garlic.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together basil, oregano, thyme and 1/4 salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture evenly over tops of chicken. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add chicken to skillet, herbed side down, then add remaining herb mixture to tops of chicken.
- Cook chicken until fully cooked through, about 8 - 12 minutes, occasionally rotating chicken (time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts. If chicken is browning too quickly reduce heat to medium low as needed). Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, let rest 5 minutes then dice into pieces.
- Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions listed on package, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a clean skillet (large and deep), melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, stirring constantly.
- While whisking, slowly pour in milk then cream (whisk vigorously to break up clumps). Season with salt and pepper to taste (a fair amount of each) and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a boil and thickens, reduce heat to medium-low, add Neufchatel and parmesan cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses have melted.
- Toss in cooked pasta, then add cooked chicken, steamed asparagus and bacon and toss to evenly coat. Add in reserved pasta water as desired (it will thicken as it rests and the pasta will absorb the liquids, so add up to 1/2 cup as needed). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA
Creamy chicken and asparagus pasta with penne, sautéed strips of chicken breast, broth, cream, goat cheese, parmesan, lemon, and asparagus! Easy midweek meal, perfect for spring!
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Quick and Easy Asparagus Chicken Chicken Breast Fettuccine Linguini Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Blanch the asparagus: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 teaspoon salt for every quart of water) to a boil. Add the asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside
- Cook the pasta: In the same water you used to blanch the asparagus, add the pasta and prepare according to the package instructions for al dente, while cooking the chicken. Reserve a half cup of the cooking water for adding back to the pasta if needed.
- Sauté the chicken strips and shallots: Heat butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chicken strips to the pan in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Do not stir, cook until lightly browned on one side. Add shallots, cook for a minute longer.
- Add the broth, cream, nutmeg, cheese, lemon zest, herbs, and most of the Parmesan: Cook, stirring, until the cheese has fully melted and incorporated into the cream. (Reserve the rest of the Parmesan to sprinkle on before serving.)
- Add the asparagus: Let come to a simmer and simmer for a minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice: Sprinkle with more black pepper to taste.
- Place pasta in a serving bowl. Stir in the chicken asparagus cream sauce: Add as much of the reserved pasta cooking water as needed for a creamy texture for the pasta. Serve with reserved grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 604 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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. , 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., 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 : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CREAMY CHICKEN-ASPARAGUS PASTA
If you have leftover chicken in the fridge, and broken lasagna noodles in the box in your pantry, here's a terrific way to use them. As a bonus, supper's on the table in 25 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To toast pine nuts, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Remove from skillet to plate; set aside to cool.
- Cook and drain noodles as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce to boiling. Stir in pesto with whisk. Stir in chicken and salt.
- Reserve 1/4 cup asparagus for garnish. Stir noodles and remaining asparagus into Alfredo-pesto mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and cheese; garnish with tomato and reserved asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 10, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 3/4 Cups), Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHICKEN
Disrupt your chicken rotation with this one-pot meal of braised breasts with asparagus and potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large, straight-sided ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, skin-side down; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until almost evaporated, 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add chicken, skin-side up; transfer to oven. Roast 15 minutes, then remove and add asparagus; season with salt. Cover and return to oven; roast until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir cream into skillet, then return chicken. Serve, with dill.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE
From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.
Provided by LAUREL B
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
- Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS IN WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken With Asparagus in White Wine Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Salt and pepper chicken. Melt butter in deep skillet and lightly brown chicken. Add wine,asparagus, oregano and sage.
- Simmer chicken and asparagus on high untill done and wine is mostly gone. Add cream and cheese and simmer long enough for it to turn into a sauce of the consistency you desire.
- Serve over pasta or veggies.
SESAME CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA
Make and share this Sesame Chicken and Asparagus Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguine and cook until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for one minute. With motor running, slowly add the sesame and chile oils through the feed tube, and process until well blended.
- Shred the chicken into 2 inc julienne and toss with linguine. Add the sauce and 4 T of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well.
- Cut the asaragus on a diagonal into 1 inch lengths. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Place the linguine and chicken in a large flat serving bowl and arrange the asaragus on top. Sprinkle with scallions, cucumber and remaining sesame seeds.
- Serve at room temperature.
PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in covered pot for the pasta.
- Wash the asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough, woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Cut into 1-inch pieces, and steam over hot water for 3 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk the yogurt and sour cream with the mustard and the nutmeg, and blend a little of this mixture with the cornstarch to make a paste. Then, return cornstarch mixture to sour-cream yogurt.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and asparagus, and combine with yogurt-sour cream mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture is just heated through.
- Coarsely grate cheese, and add to the pasta-asparagus mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 677, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: For this recipe, long, thin pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine works best. They will hold the cream sauce well and be easy to twirl around your fork.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian and refers to pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This will help the pasta hold its shape and texture in the cream sauce.
- Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus has a more vibrant flavor and texture than canned or frozen asparagus. If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the asparagus, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the asparagus from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
- Use a good quality cream: The cream sauce is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cream. Look for a cream that is at least 35% fat.
- Season the sauce to taste: Once the sauce is simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Chicken asparagus pasta with cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is made with fresh asparagus, chicken, and Parmesan cheese, and it coats the pasta perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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