Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta
 
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This pasta tastes like spring!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. linguine or spaghetti
  • 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 and cut into thirds or quartered if large
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ c. heavy cream
  • ½ c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ c. shredded mozzarella
  • ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive 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 let rest, then thinly slice.
  3. To skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add red onion and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  4. Pour over heavy cream and chicken broth and let thicken, 2 minutes. Stir in cheeses and let cook until melty, then toss in cooked linguine.
  5. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
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