Best Chicken Confit And Asparagus With Pasta Rags Recipes

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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.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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This Cooking Light recipe is a wonderful use for the pencil-thin late spring asparagus you find in farmer's markets in May and June. It tastes very fresh and all the ingredients come together beautifully. It has 10 WW points per serving as shown.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch slices
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shelled green peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons green onions

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot.
  • Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
  • Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, peas, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  • Stir in cream and juice; cook 1 minute.
  • Add pasta and cheese; stir well to coat.
  • Remove from heat; stir in basil, green onions, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.4

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PASTA RAGS



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Finally, a need for broken lasagna noodles! They're the tasty "rags" in a delicious Italian chicken dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup Progresso™ garlic herb bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs
8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Fresh basil sprigs
Shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 475°F. In shallow microwavable bowl, stir together 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 3 tablespoons oil and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir.
  • In another shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs and grated cheese. Coat chicken pieces with garlic mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut. Meanwhile, cook broken lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. Add cooked noodles, tomatoes and chopped basil; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve pasta mixture with chicken. Garnish with basil sprigs and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 6 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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You can greet guests with a taste of springtime when this chicken and asparagus casserole is on the menu. It bakes in just half an hour. People savor the rich cheesy sauce, and it freezes well, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 to 5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, milk, pimientos, soy sauce, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in cheese until melted., In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, asparagus and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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