Chicken and Asparagus with Pasta

Quick and easy using fresh ingredients.

Start-to-finish time: Just about 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 4 Tbs olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package fresh fettuccine
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
•  2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set water to boil for pasta.
2. Place asparagus in a baking dish; drizzle with 2 T oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender, turning occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink. (About 10 minutes)
6. Stir in the lemon juice, peel and butter; heat through.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Toss pasta, chicken mixture and asparagus.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4 servings.