Easiest Way to Make Perfect Asparagus Chicken Pasta

Hello everybody, it’s Brad, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, asparagus chicken pasta. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.

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To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have asparagus chicken pasta using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Asparagus Chicken Pasta:

1. Prepare 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
2. Get 8 oz fettuccine
3. Take 12 stalks asparagus, trimmed
4. Make ready 4 oz cherry tomatoes
5. Take 3 cloves garlic, minced
6. Take 1/4 cup basil pesto

The cream cheese adds a silky texture to the sauce, while fresh asparagus and lemon brighten the dish. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender.

Steps to make Asparagus Chicken Pasta:

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. *Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season both sides of your chicken well (I used seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper).
3. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until it is browned and no longer pink. *Do not overcook.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate and return pan to medium heat. Add a touch more olive oil.
5. Add asparagus and tomatoes. Season well. Cook several minutes until asparagus starts to soften and turns bright green.
6. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 more minutes until tomatoes start to burst. Add half of the pasta water and pesto. Stir to combine. If not enough liquid, add the rest.
7. Once thickened, remove from heat and add chicken and pasta. Use tongs to coat well and serve.

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. How to make Chicken and Asparagus Pasta: Start by cooking the pasta in boiling water. I add the asparagus towards the end, so that it can cook in the boiling water and I don't have to dirty another pan. You could roast or grill it as well, and then add it to the finished pasta at the end.

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