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Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Pasta

Nothing brings out the flavor of fresh asparagus better than lemon. Here the two combine with whole-grain bow-tie pasta, mushrooms, and chicken chunks for a delightful one-dish meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

4 1/2 ounces uncooked whole-grain bow-tie pasta (about 1 2/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 ounces presliced fresh button mushrooms
1 medium green onion (green and white parts), chopped, and 1 medium green onion (green and white parts), chopped, divided use
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the asparagus, mushrooms, and 1 green onion for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 3

    Stir in the chicken. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the broth, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender-crisp.

    Step 5

    Stir the pasta into the chicken mixture. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 green onion and the Parmesan.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 331

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 5.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 68mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 210mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 37g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 3g

    Step 18

    Protein: 36g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    2 1/2 Starch

    Step 21

    3 Very Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
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