Best Asparagus Chicken And Pecan Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Wash and cut asparagus into bite sized pieces and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat on the stove.
• Cook pasta for 8-9 minute, until al dente. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water.
• Drain pasta and asparagus.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes cook until light brown.
• Add chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until well combined and the cream cheese is melted. Stir in the cooked pasta and asparagus.
• Add remaining Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA

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.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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.

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 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. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE PASTA

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.

ASPARAGUS AND PASTA WITH PECANS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare pasta according to package direction; drain.
• 2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and slice into 2-inch pieces. Sauté the asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat; 2 minutes.
• 3. Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2-3 minutes. (Add in the chicken or shrimp, if desired). Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• 4. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
• 5. Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter and 1/2 cup pecans. Heat mixture thoroughly for a minute or two.
• 6. Serve on individual plates; and garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup pecans.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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.

ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package direction; rinse and drain.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and slice into 2-inch pieces.
• Sauté asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat; 4 minutes.
• Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter and 1/2 cup pecans.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup pecans.
• Garnish if desired.
• Serves 6.