This pasta tastes like spring!

Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta

YIELDS: 4

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• Kosher salt
• 1 lb. linguine or spaghetti
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed and cut into thirds or quartered if large
• 3/4 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• 1 lemon, sliced into half moons
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to let rest, then thinly slice.
3. To skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add red onion and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cheeses and let cook until melty, then add lemon slices and cooked linguine.
5. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.

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