Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta

5 from 9 votes

Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta is made with sauteed chicken and tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian American

Keyword: chicken asparagus pasta, lemon chicken asparagus pasta, lemon chicken pasta, lemon garlic chicken asparagus pasta, lemon garlic chicken asparagus pasta recipe, lemon garlic chicken pasta

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

6 ounces dry bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound trimmed and cut asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
¾ cup heavy cream
1 zested and juiced lemon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 6 ounces dry bow tie pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the skillet. Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Returning to the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 1 pound trimmed and cut asparagus and saute for 1 minute, just until the asparagus turns bright green.
Whisk in ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 zested and juiced lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to thicken and the cheese to melt, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Cut the cooked chicken into 1-inch pieces and add it to the skillet. Toss everything together and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

Updated May 10, 2025

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