LEMONY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES

Lemony Chicken Asparagus with Bow Ties image

With plenty of lemon flavor and fresh asparagus, this chicken entree really shouts, Spring! Guests are always intrigued by the lovely lemon cream.-Helen McGibbon, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium; add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , Stir in the cream, onions, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.