Chicken confit and asparagus with pasta rags is a luxurious dish that combines the richness of chicken confit with the freshness of asparagus and the heartiness of pasta. This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner or for a romantic meal at home.
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CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE PASTA
Easy dinner that tastes amazing.
Provided by Sandi Quinly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread the chicken breast tenderloins on the baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and seasoned salt.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Set aside; when cool enough to handle, cut tenderloins into bite-size pieces.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in penne. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until penne are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Transfer penne back to cooking pot and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until pasta is coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place asparagus into the hot oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir until asparagus are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer penne pasta into a large serving bowl and top with asparagus and chicken tenderloin pieces. Lightly mix asparagus and chicken into the pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 269.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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
PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PASTA RAGS
Finally, a need for broken lasagna noodles! They're the tasty "rags" in a delicious Italian chicken dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475°F. In shallow microwavable bowl, stir together 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 3 tablespoons oil and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir.
- In another shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs and grated cheese. Coat chicken pieces with garlic mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut. Meanwhile, cook broken lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. Add cooked noodles, tomatoes and chopped basil; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve pasta mixture with chicken. Garnish with basil sprigs and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 6 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 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.
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
This is so rich and filling that one serving goes a long way. Crusty bread and a salad is all this creamy dish needs to make a complete and hearty meal.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add the asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.
- Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 3 g
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
PASTA RAGS AND WARMED SALMON
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 appetizer portions
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Seed and dice the tomato and set aside. Cut the salmon into slivers that are paper thin and almost transparent and set aside. Bring the water to a boil and add the salt. When the water returns to the boil add the pasta and cook for between 4 to 6 minutes or until fully cooked but still with a toothy bite. Drain the pasta but reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Do not rinse the pasta. Toss the pasta in a bowl with the olive oil, add the tomato, salmon and dill and toss again. The heat of the hot pasta will cook the thin pieces of salmon to a delicate finish. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper. If you a prefer a more liquid sauce, some of the hot pasta water may be added to moisten the dish or some whole butter may be added as well. Serve immediately.;
PASTA WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS & PROSCIUTTO (OR BACON)
Make and share this Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Prosciutto (Or Bacon) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the asparagus and cut into short lengths on the diagonal - keep the tips separate. (If you like, peel the stems to give a more vibrant colour when cooked.) Cook the stems in salted boiling water for about 4 minutes, then add the tips and cook for 1 minute more. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
- Peel the lemons with a serrated knife, remove all the white pith, then cut into segments by slicing each side of the pieces of membrane. Now cut the segments into small pieces (flick out any pips) and put them in a bowl with any juice. Broil the prosciutto for 3-4 minutes until crisp - keep an eye on it because it can burn easily.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of well-salted boiling water until al dente.While it's cooking, put the butter and half the cream in a large pan and let them bubble together over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly. Tip in the lemon segments and juice, the chicken, asparagus and a few pinches of salt. Turn off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the contents of the pan along with the rest of the cream. Toss well, adding black pepper and nutmeg to taste, and the grated parmesan. Toss again, top with the prosciutto and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.4, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 379, Carbohydrate 97.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 39.6
PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
A delightful pasta which I clipped out of the Times about 25 years ago and it is still a great meal--just add salad, wine and dessert. Broccoli can be substituted for the asparagus; other blue veined cheeses for the gorgonzola--though the gorgonzola does melt so beautifully into the sauce.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove all sinew and cartilege from the chicken breast and cut into strips about 1 and 1/2 inches long and a half inch wide.
- Scrape and trim the asparagus, discarding any tough ends, and cut on the diagonal into one and half lengths.
- Drop the asparagus into rapidly boiling water and cook for just a few moments--they should still be crisp--and drain and reserve, keeping warm.
- Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente and drain and reserve, keeping warm.
- Heat the butter in a casserole and add the chicken strips, stirring and seasoning with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, cooking less than a minute, until the chicken just begins to change color.
- Add the asparagus and stir.
- Add the shallots and cook briefly, about 30 seconds.
- Add the cream, hot red pepper (or pepper flakes) and the tarragon and stir.
- Break the gorgonzola cheese into small lumps and add it, cooking just until the cheese melts.
- Add a generous grinding of black pepper and the tarragon and stir.
- Add the drained pasta and toss well.
- Serve with grated parmesan on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.8, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 262.9, Sodium 699.4, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 53.1
PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PASTA RAGS
This is a great one-dish meal that my family loves. It's also a good way to use up broken lasagne noodles. I clipped this from a magazine some time ago, I forgot which one.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Chicken:.
- Heat oven to 475°.
- Combine garlic, seasoned salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil and the butter; microwave on high 1 minute, or till butter is melted; mix well.
- Combine bread crumbs and grated cheese; mix well; coat chicken breasts with the garlic mixture then coat with the crumb mixture; place in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or till chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
- Pasta:.
- Cook broken lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package; drain and cover to keep warm.
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add 1 garlic clove, cook and stir for 1 minute; add spinach and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; mix well and cook 2-3 minutes or till spinach is cooked, stirring frequently.
- Add cooked noodles, tomatoes and chopped basil; cook 1-2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
- Serve pasta mixture with chicken and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.2, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 647.9, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 56.3
LEMON-ASPARAGUS SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL CHICKEN
My version of lemon-asparagus spaghetti served with chicken and pesto.
Provided by Libby Quijano
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- While spaghetti is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip, add a dollop of pesto to each breast, and continue to cook, flipping as needed, until no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Heat remaining oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 to 3 minutes, depending how tender you like it. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Add cooked spaghetti, a dollop of pesto, and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add a tablespoon of the reserved pasta water if cheese begins to stick to the pan.
- Chop chicken and add on top of spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 535.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA
The asparagus is oven-baked - I served this to two people who do not normally care for asparagus and they loved it. Oven baking brings out a whole different level of flavor and texture. Thin, fresh asparagus works the best for this recipe! I always cut out any tough, white or red pieces on my chicken breasts. If breast tenders are cheaper, they will work perfectly instead of whole breasts. Beginner cooks - you can cook each thing separately ending with the chicken to relieve stress from multiple things at once
Provided by somethingtruelyme
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Turn oven to 375°F and start a pot of boiling water for pasta.
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces, toss in a bowl with 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt, 1 pinch of black pepper and 1 pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Cut the top 1/4th of the garlic bulb off to expose tops of cloves.
- Brush garlic lightly with olive oil, place on oven-safe pan in the corner.
- Rinse and dry asparagus - hold a stick of asparagus between your fingers towards the end of the stick and give it a light bend - snap the bottom of the asparagus stick off slightly before it starts getting hard - repeat with each stick (or for a time saver - just chop off the bottom 1 and 1/2 inches of each stick).
- Place asparagus in the oven-safe pan with the garlic - lightly coat with olive oil - sprinkle 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt and one pinch of black pepper on asparagus and garlic.
- Cook in oven for 25 minutes or until asparagus is crisp and garlic clove is browned (You may need to remove one before the other is done cooking depending on sizes).
- Cook penne pasta according to instructions on packaging; add table salt to water after water starts to boil - drain when cooked slightly beyond al-dente and rinse quickly with cool tap water.
- Cut mozzarella into pieces less than 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch and place off to the side.
- In a frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add chicken pieces - stir often to cook each piece and each side evenly until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, empty chicken pieces and remaining olive oil, toss in pasta and mozzarella.
- Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and add to pasta mixture.
- Remove garlic cloves from husk and chop or mash with a knife or fork into small pieces and mix well into pasta mixture.
- Add remaining seasonings and parmesan cheese and give it one last good mix then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074.5, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 2244.7, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 49.8
ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO-SHALLOT CONFIT
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the tomatoes for 12 to 15 seconds. Remove, and when cool enough to handle, peel the skin. Cut the tomatoes into fourths and remove seeds. Cube the tomatoes. There should be about 1/2 cup.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic clove. Cook, stirring, for one minute. Adjust seasonings, and set aside.
- Place the asparagus in a pan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about two minutes. Remove from the heat immediately. Drain, and serve with shallot-tomato garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To achieve perfectly crispy chicken confit, ensure the chicken is fully submerged in the duck fat and cooked slowly over low heat for an extended period. This allows the fat to render and tenderize the chicken while infusing it with flavor.
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the duck fat. Opt for duck fat from a reputable source to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- When making the asparagus, cook it briefly to maintain its vibrant color and crisp texture. Overcooking can result in limp and discolored asparagus.
- To enhance the flavor of the pasta rags, use a flavorful sauce. A simple sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs can add depth and complexity to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. The recipes in this article provide a solid foundation, but feel free to adjust them to suit your taste preferences.
Conclusion:
This collection of recipes offers a delightful culinary experience with its combination of crispy chicken confit, tender asparagus, and flavorful pasta rags. Each dish is unique and contributes its own layer of taste and texture to the overall meal. By following the tips and instructions provided, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes provide a delicious and satisfying journey into the world of French-inspired cuisine.
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