Chicken, Pasta and Asparagus Skillet
A delicious easy and satisfying dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 1662kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves large garlic - chopped
- 1 cup asparagus - cut into bite size pieces
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth - plus a bit more if needed
- 1 lemon - juiced and zested
- 8 oz mini penne pasta
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- pinch of red chili flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup either fresh mozzarella or grated parmesan
Instructions
- In large skillet, saute chicken and onion over medium heat until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, pasta, basil, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
- Simmer stirring occasionally until almost all the liquid is gone (about 10-12 minutes) and toss in Asparagus. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until asparagus is crisp tender. Top with cheese. Cover and turn off heat allowing cheese to melt for a few minutes and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 1662kcal | Carbohydrates: 199g | Protein: 146g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 334mg | Sodium: 5377mg | Potassium: 3285mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 119.1mg | Calcium: 523mg | Iron: 11.4mg