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Recipes Lemon Chicken Pasta with Asparagus Tips
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare asparagus through step 1; set aside (5 minutes)
  • Prepare chicken through step 3 (20 minutes)
  • Complete asparagus; complete chicken and serve (5 minutes)
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 lb chicken breast tenders
  • ¼ cup garlic-herb butter
  • 8 oz mostaccioli (or penne) rigate pasta
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
  • 1 lemon, for juice
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Steps
    1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place flour and seasoned salt in bag; shake to mix. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to bag (wash hands). Seal bag and shake to coat.
    2. Melt butter in sauté pan. Add chicken to pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is browned. Add pasta to boiling water; cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
    3. Stir capers and bouillon base into chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring often, to blend flavors. Juice lemon (2 tablespoons). Add lemon juice, wine, and cream to chicken. Reduce heat to low; cook 3–4 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is 165°F.
    4. Drain pasta and stir into chicken mixture. Serve.
Asparagus Tips
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-herb butter
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Steps
    1. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces, discarding tough root ends. Place asparagus and water in microwave-safe bowl.
    2. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4–5 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, until tender. Drain, then stir in butter and seasoned salt. Serve.
    Note: Microwave ovens vary; adjust time as needed.
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, Italian bread, and tiramisu for dessert.
  • To get more juice from your lemon, roll it firmly 3 or 4 times on the counter before slicing.
Lemon Chicken Pasta

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 540, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 11g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 970mg, Total Carb 51g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 1g, Protein 33g, Calc 2%, Iron 15%, Potassium 6%

Asparagus Tips

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 35, Total Fat 2.5g, Sat Fat 2g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 200mg, Total Carb 2g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 1g, Protein 1g, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%