Description
A delightful dish combining bright flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Each weighing about 6 ounces)
- 8 ounces Pasta (Choose your favorite type, such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus (Trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach (Washed and roughly chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Lemon (Juiced, yielding about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary (Finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (To taste)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Pour in the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the remaining rosemary over the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is heated through.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional rosemary if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of water to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg