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Lemony Chicken Asparagus with Bow Ties

Name: Lemony Chicken Asparagus with Bow Ties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022

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

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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

Directions

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

1-1/2 cups: 417 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Lemony Chicken Asparagus with Bow Ties

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