Penne Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Lemon Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Lemon Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate (penne pasta with ridges); 1 lb thin asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut in 1/2-in .-long pieces; 12 ounces chicken tenders, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch wide strips; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup flour; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (homemade is best); 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (canned won't due); 1 large tomatoes, halved, seeded and diced; ¼ cup snipped fresh chives or ¼ cup green onion; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; finely shredded lemon peel

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate (penne pasta with ridges)
1 lb thin asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut in 1/2-in .-long pieces
12 ounces chicken tenders, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch wide strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (homemade is best)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (canned won't due)
1 large tomatoes, halved, seeded and diced
¼ cup snipped fresh chives or ¼ cup green onion
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
finely shredded lemon peel

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water as package directs, adding asparagus 3 minutes before pasta is done.
2
Meanwhile sprinkle chicken with salt, then toss with flour to lightly coat.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
4
Add chicken; saute 3 minutes until golden and just barely cooked through.
5
Add Alfredo sauce, zest, lemon juice and cheese.
6
Bring to a simmer and cook 1 to 2 minutes until chicken is done.
7
Drain pasta and asparagus; return to pot.
8
Immediately add sauce, tomato, chives or green onions and pepper.
9
Toss to mix and coat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate (penne pasta with ridges), 1 lb thin asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut in 1/2-in .-long pieces, 12 ounces chicken tenders, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch wide strips, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Lemon Alfredo Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Lemon Alfredo Sauce

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