Pasta With Asparagus And Chicken
Welcome spring with this Lemon Asparagus Pasta! Bursting with bright, zesty flavors and featuring an easy homemade pesto sauce, it's a delightful celebration of the season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8- ounce uncooked fusilli pasta
- kosher or sea salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and woody ends cut off, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- ½ cup green pesto, homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For serving (optional)
- 2 tablespoons or more parmesan cheese, grated
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until ''al dente.'' Drain pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.8- ounce uncooked fusilli pasta
- Asparagus: While heating water in a medium saucepot, prep asparagus by snapping or cutting off woody ends. Boil or steam asparagus for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool and stop cooking.1 pound asparagus
- Chicken: Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Reduce heat to medium, add pesto sauce, 1 cup pasta cooking water, and lemon juice. Simmer chicken in the mixture, then stir in cooked pasta and asparagus. Cook until pasta is warmed through.kosher or sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup green pesto, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs or breast
- Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves, optionally garnished with basil chiffonade.fresh basil, 2 tablespoons or more parmesan cheese
Notes
- To Store. Allow the pasta to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container in the fridge, where it can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Freezing. To freeze, follow the same procedure and freeze for 2-3 months.
- To Reheat. Thaw the pasta in the fridge overnight, then reheat it in a skillet or microwave. Since the pasta tends to absorb sauce as it sits, it's wise to have extra pesto sauce and warm water on hand for reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1572IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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