Best Pasta With Chicken Asparagus And Tomatoes Recipes

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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 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.

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 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

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES (SPRING)



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (about 9 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1 cup shelled fresh peas
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.

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