Fettuccine with Chicken and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lb asparagus cut into 2 inches pieces
- 4 cups chicken shredded rotisserie chicken
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, tender but still slightly firm.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes. Then add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the asparagus and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, cream and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to keep the mixture warm.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken, pine nuts and asparagus. Drain the pasta in a colander and reserve some of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the cream mixture and toss with the cheese. If the pasta mixture has become thick, thin it with some of the reserved cooking water. Add red pepper flakes and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 813kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 53gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 748mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2769IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 4mg
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While I was growing up, my mom used to make a delicious spaghetti with leftover shredded chicken dish. It was one of my favorite meals as a kid and this dish was inspired by her recipe.
I added some additional ingredients, such as asparagus, pine nuts and lemon juice. This fettuccine with asparagus and chicken tastes fantastic, is easy to make and is kid friendly. It is also great way to use your leftover chicken.
Buen Apetito!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
Sounds so delicious with the addition of asparagus!
Oysterculture
This fettuccini looks yummy and amazing - perfect for a nice holiday meal. Thanks for sharing.
rebecca subbiah
loving your news years resolution and this recipe!
Merry Christmas sweet Erica
Rebecca
Barbara
Delicious Erica! I love the pine nuts and asparagus in this pasta dish.
Merry Christmas to you!
Erica
Thank you all for visiting 🙂
Luigi
Looks lovely, I have never had Asparagus with Fettucine, one to try for sure!
Ivy
Mmmm I love asparagus and great addition to fettuccine alfredo.
Faith
I will definitely have to add asparagus next time I make fettucine alfredo! It looks perfect!
Chris
That is a perfect looking plate! Pasta, veggies, chicken and cheese, yum!
Devon
My boyfriend, who was looking over my shoulder, just said, "Wow, that looks good." and I have to agree.
Kim
So creamy and delicious. I love the idea of asparagus with fettucine alfredo!
Erica
Thank you everyone for the comments!
girlichef
Yum, perfect comfort food...it looks delicious!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
The fettuccine dish looks so great! Flavourful yet light!
monicajane
mmm...simple a delicious! the best
Simply Life
Oh I love this dish! asparagus and pasta go so well together! 🙂