Chicken and Asparagus Pasta: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Delight
This Chicken and Asparagus Pasta is a simple and tasty dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender.
- Toss in cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Asparagus Pasta