Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish with lemon, asparagus, and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender.
- Add lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and combine thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust lemon juice based on preference.
- Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Asparagus and Chicken Pasta