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Published: February 25, 2016 Last Modified: May 21, 2019 By Sara 149 Comments

Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Grilled Chicken

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This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. It's a delicious and hearty entree that everyone will want seconds of!

This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. It’s a delicious and hearty entree that everyone will want seconds of! 

I am a huge fan of easy pasta dishes, some of my all time favorites include chicken parmesan pasta, chicken and broccoli pasta and this chicken asparagus pasta.

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Lemon asparagus pasta in a creamy sauce topped with grilled chicken.

Spring has sprung here in California – the trees are full of blossoms, the temperature has been around 70 degrees and spring produce is starting to pop up in stores. When I saw that asparagus was on sale I had to pick up a bunch to have for dinner, and that’s how this lemon asparagus pasta with grilled chicken came to be.

A skillet with lemon asparagus pasta, cream sauce and sliced grilled chicken.

How do you make lemon asparagus pasta?

There are a few components to this dish – the chicken, the pasta and the asparagus. Lately I’ve been grilling up a big batch of chicken on Sunday night and adding it to our meals throughout the week, including in this pasta. If you don’t want to fire up the grill you could use sauteed chicken or even sliced chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken. I went with linguine pasta here but spaghetti or fettuccine would also be great. The asparagus cooks along with the pasta, which is super convenient – you know I’m all for using less pans whenever possible!

A fork serving up a portion of lemon asparagus pasta.

The creamy lemon sauce only has 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. In my opinion it’s the perfect way to showcase asparagus – the hint of lemon really accentuates all of the flavors. Put it all together, stir in some parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of parsley, and you’ve got an amazing dinner that everyone will go crazy for!

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This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. It's a delicious and hearty entree that everyone will want seconds of!
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Grilled Chicken

This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. It's a delicious and hearty entree that everyone will want seconds of!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 653kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts , grilled and cut into strips
  • 1 pound of asparagus , ends removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 10 ounces of linguine pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine will also work)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • Optional garnishes: Lemon slices and 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
  • In small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  • Place the pasta and asparagus back into the pot you cooked it in along with the chicken.
  • Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Alternatively, you can toss just the pasta with the sauce and arrange the chicken and asparagus over the top of the pasta.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Cora says

      April 10, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe and you were right, everyone wanted seconds!

      Reply
    2. Randy Morrison says

      February 22, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Great recipe! I sautéed two cloves of minced garlic and was absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make it again!

      Reply
    3. Jan says

      February 11, 2022 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Restaurant quality type meal I made myself! So happy with the way this came out!

      Reply
    4. Maryellen clayton says

      January 27, 2022 at 9:31 am

      This is a family favorite! I add sundries tomatoes as well. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Tammy L says

      January 23, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      It is my favorite ty

      Reply
    6. Kim G. says

      June 2, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Simply delish!!!!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe

      Reply
    7. Jordan says

      May 9, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe and it was a hit with the family. The only changes made were to the sauce – added a little bit of garlic powder and crushed red pepper for some kick. Perfection! Thank you for the great recipe!!

      Reply
    8. Julie Heitz says

      May 3, 2021 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for posting such amazing recipes 😋

      Reply
    9. Clara says

      January 23, 2021 at 9:14 am

      I made this for a family potluck dinner on 4th of July it was an amazing hit. You can even substitute the chicken for shrimp and have a secondary amazing dish everyone will love. This is now one of my favorite recipes

      Reply
    10. Sunny Sprugasci says

      December 28, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made this with broccolini and angel hair pasta.

      Reply
    11. Debbie says

      September 26, 2020 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Made this & it was a success. The amount of lemon used is refreshing & delicious! A delicious meal that was enjoyed by one that usually doesn’t like lemon in food. I will be making this again!

      Reply
    12. Marilyn says

      August 23, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Good recipe. I added a small garlic clove, minced and a tbsp of capers and extra parmesan. I also cut chicken up and added to pasta. Will make again. Everyone loved it and was ready quickly

      Reply
    13. Dan says

      July 27, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! Made this for dinner tonight. Had some leftover grilled chicken and thought it might be good. It was actually great. I tripled the cream, butter, and cheese but only doubled the lemon juice and lemon zest for extra sauce. My family is all about the sauce so didn’t want it to be too dry. I will definitely be making this again. So easy and delicious it’s perfect for dinner parties with my neighbors. 👍👍👍

      Reply
    14. Kathy says

      July 7, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Everything you need in a 1 pan meal that tasted wonderful!

      Reply
    15. Kim says

      June 1, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our favorite recipes. We love the lemon zest, happy taste buds every time.

      Reply
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