Welcome to the realm of flavors, where culinary artistry meets simplicity in a dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Step into the world of creamy lemon rosemary pasta with chicken, asparagus, and spinach, where every bite is a harmonious symphony of textures and tastes. This delectable dish combines the richness of creamy sauce, the zest of lemon, and the aromatic touch of rosemary, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both comforting and sophisticated. Join us on this gastronomic journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this delightful dish, exploring the perfect balance of ingredients and techniques that will elevate your home cooking experience to new heights.
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LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA
Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta - with sauteed chicken and tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.
Provided by Kelly Kwok
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt, black pepper and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Transfer to plate and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet and melt over medium high heat. Add remaining minced garlic and asparagus and saute for 1 minute, until just starting to turn bright green. Whisk in the cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, oregano, parmesan and mozarella cheese. Allow the sauce to thicken and cheese to melt. Add the drained pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste (I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper). Toss to coat well until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
THE BEST ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA
I came across this at Epicurious and fell in love, and its been elsewhere. Years of looking for the lemon pasta I remembered as a child, and finally found it. Tweaked it a little to my own taste, replacing parsley with fresh basil and using linguine. If you don't have tender asparagus, the europes best frozen ones are far better than woody fresh ones. Do NOT substitute lighter creams, it just does not work that well.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the asparagus into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, or just into 3 pieces.
- In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. set aside.
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
- In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice, and salt. Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
- Add pasta to boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in colander.
- Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
- Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.
CREAMY CHICKPEA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND ROSEMARY
Luxurious and hearty, cheap and easy, this vegetarian pasta uses mostly pantry staples, requiring just a few fresh ingredients, like baby spinach, rosemary and heavy cream. Canned chickpeas form the foundation of the dish: They're cooked until crisp and caramelized. Half are then saved as a garnish, while the rest are simmered until they break down and thicken the sauce. You can swap out your greens or beans, and if you want to experiment with flavor, raid your spice cabinet: Ground coriander, toasted fennel seeds, coarsely crumbled pink peppercorns or a sprinkle of smoked paprika perk up the dish.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
- In a wide, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the chickpeas, rosemary and Aleppo pepper, if using. Season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas start to caramelize at their edges and pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half the chickpeas to a bowl. Reserve for garnish.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallots and garlic to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the pasta until a couple minutes short of al dente according to package instructions, about 5 minutes. Do not drain the pasta, but using tongs, transfer the pasta directly from the pot to the spinach and cream sauce. Add 1 cup pasta cooking water and the Parmesan, and cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with the tongs, until the sauce is thickened and the noodles are al dente, about 2 minutes. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce, if needed.
- Transfer to bowls, and top with reserved chickpeas, rosemary and black pepper. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges for squeezing on top.
CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA
A delicious blend of sauteed chicken and light, but creamy, lemon sauce and pasta, baked til the top is crispy and lightly browned. Asparagus or broccoli is a great addition to this dish. Serve topped with a little extra lemon juice if desired.
Provided by EmmLee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan.
- Slice or cube chicken and season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Don't allow garlic to brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and blended. Add flour to sour cream, mix well, and stir into the pan. Add chicken stock, parsley, thyme, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened. Add more stock if sauce is too thick. Remove from heat.
- Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and lemon zest, stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add partially cooked farfalle and blend well. Pour into the prepared baking or casserole pan and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 703 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CREAMY LEMON ASPARAGUS SAUCE
Found this on the back of a ravioli bag and wow was I impressed! Hope you like it too. You can also serve this sauce over any tube pasta
Provided by TishT
Categories Lemon
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together vegetable broth, lemon juice and corn starch.
- Stir in whipping cream, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Break tough steems off bottom of asparagus and discard.
- Thinly slice remaining asparagus.
- Add asparagus and 1 pkg of asparagus ravioli to boiling water.
- Bring to a boil and cook 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Drain.
- Toss ravioli and asparagus with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.1
CREAMY LEMON, ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by SMorrissey
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set your grill to high heat. Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken breasts until done. To check for doneness, the safest and surest method is to use a digital meat thermometer. Insert the tip into the thickest part of the breast and when the internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove it from the grill. and slice into strips, set aside. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid. In a small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and remove from the heat. Place the pasta and asparagus back into the pot you cooked them in along with the grilled chicken breasts cut into strips. Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Stir the parmesan cheese into the pasta. Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.
LEMON PASTA WITH SPINACH
Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
LEMONY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES
With plenty of lemon flavor and fresh asparagus, this chicken entree really shouts, Spring! Guests are always intrigued by the lovely lemon cream.-Helen McGibbon, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium; add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , Stir in the cream, onions, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips for Making Creamy Lemon Rosemary Pasta with Chicken, Asparagus, and Spinach:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh herbs, such as rosemary and parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken and vegetables. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. - Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is the best choice for this dish. - When making the sauce, be sure to whisk constantly to prevent it from curdling. - If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth. - Add the cooked chicken, asparagus, and spinach to the sauce just before serving. This will help to prevent the vegetables from overcooking. - Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.Conclusion:
Creamy lemon rosemary pasta with chicken, asparagus, and spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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