Best Chicken And Asparagus Pasta Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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My family loves this easy pasta dish with penne noodles, chicken and asparagus tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces penne pasta (, or other bite size pasta)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut in small pieces)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears (, ends removed)
1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic (, minced)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half (, or substitute whole milk or cream)
4 ounces cream cheese (, cut into pieces)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. 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-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, browning it on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Cook until cream cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
  • Add cooked pasta and asparagus toss to combine.
  • Add remaining parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. You could also add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin the sauce, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

Provided by LAUREL B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA



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We enjoy this dish often in the spring when asparagus is fresh on the market. It's a favorite with family and friends and a welcome surprise to those who think they don't like asparagus. -Taralynn Plastina, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA



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The asparagus is oven-baked - I served this to two people who do not normally care for asparagus and they loved it. Oven baking brings out a whole different level of flavor and texture. Thin, fresh asparagus works the best for this recipe! I always cut out any tough, white or red pieces on my chicken breasts. If breast tenders are cheaper, they will work perfectly instead of whole breasts. Beginner cooks - you can cook each thing separately ending with the chicken to relieve stress from multiple things at once

Provided by somethingtruelyme

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb asparagus
1 whole bulb of garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces chicken breasts
8 ounces penne pasta
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
4 teaspoons of grated parmesan cheese
4 pinches sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of regular table salt
4 pinches black pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Turn oven to 375°F and start a pot of boiling water for pasta.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces, toss in a bowl with 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt, 1 pinch of black pepper and 1 pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Cut the top 1/4th of the garlic bulb off to expose tops of cloves.
  • Brush garlic lightly with olive oil, place on oven-safe pan in the corner.
  • Rinse and dry asparagus - hold a stick of asparagus between your fingers towards the end of the stick and give it a light bend - snap the bottom of the asparagus stick off slightly before it starts getting hard - repeat with each stick (or for a time saver - just chop off the bottom 1 and 1/2 inches of each stick).
  • Place asparagus in the oven-safe pan with the garlic - lightly coat with olive oil - sprinkle 1 pinch of kosher or sea salt and one pinch of black pepper on asparagus and garlic.
  • Cook in oven for 25 minutes or until asparagus is crisp and garlic clove is browned (You may need to remove one before the other is done cooking depending on sizes).
  • Cook penne pasta according to instructions on packaging; add table salt to water after water starts to boil - drain when cooked slightly beyond al-dente and rinse quickly with cool tap water.
  • Cut mozzarella into pieces less than 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch and place off to the side.
  • In a frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add chicken pieces - stir often to cook each piece and each side evenly until golden brown.
  • In a large bowl, empty chicken pieces and remaining olive oil, toss in pasta and mozzarella.
  • Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and add to pasta mixture.
  • Remove garlic cloves from husk and chop or mash with a knife or fork into small pieces and mix well into pasta mixture.
  • Add remaining seasonings and parmesan cheese and give it one last good mix then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074.5, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 2244.7, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 49.8

SESAME CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Make and share this Sesame Chicken and Asparagus Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces linguine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot chili oil (optional)
2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed
3 scallions, white bulb and inches green cut up
1 small cucumber, halved and seeded cut into 1/4 inch dice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguine and cook until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for one minute. With motor running, slowly add the sesame and chile oils through the feed tube, and process until well blended.
  • Shred the chicken into 2 inc julienne and toss with linguine. Add the sauce and 4 T of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well.
  • Cut the asaragus on a diagonal into 1 inch lengths. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place the linguine and chicken in a large flat serving bowl and arrange the asaragus on top. Sprinkle with scallions, cucumber and remaining sesame seeds.
  • Serve at room temperature.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this chicken asparagus recipe is. We tasted it for the first time when our son's godparents made it for us. Even my grandmother-who's 95 years old-likes to serve this creamy dish for luncheons with friends! -Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, halved
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • If desired, partially cook asparagus; drain. Place the asparagus in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken over asparagus. , In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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A delightful pasta which I clipped out of the Times about 25 years ago and it is still a great meal--just add salad, wine and dessert. Broccoli can be substituted for the asparagus; other blue veined cheeses for the gorgonzola--though the gorgonzola does melt so beautifully into the sauce.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb asparagus spear, fresh
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 lb fettuccine (or linguini)
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 small chili pepper (or 1 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes(or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 lb gorgonzola
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.8, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 262.9, Sodium 699.4, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 53.1

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: penne pasta, olive oil, garlic cloves, chicken breast, salt, pepper, chicken broth, aspargus, grated parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
4 cloves garlic cloves, diced
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup chicken broth
1 lb aspargus
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a pot, cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside.
  • In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 2 garlic cloves.
  • Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and fully cook. Remove cooked chicken from pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, pour the chicken broth, then add asparagus, salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken, penne, remaining olive oil, parmesan, and tomatoes, and stir until fully incorporated and the cheese has melted.
  • Serve while hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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