Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta with Asparagus

April 21, 2016

Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta with Asparagus is a healthy, weeknight dinner recipe with fresh spring flavors for a meal that the whole family will love!

1 box (13 oz.) whole wheat penne pasta (you could use any variety of pasta that you like)
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 large, yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Zest and juice of two lemons
1 lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped in half (or other green vegetable that you like)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (optional)

Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain, return to hot pot and keep warm. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once...
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Nutritions

Calories
405

Sodium
497mg
20% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
51g
17% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV