Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Pasta
- 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
- Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil.
- Drain well in a colander.
- 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.
- Stir in the chicken.
- Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- 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.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 331
- Total Fat: 5.0g
- Saturated: 1.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 2 1/2 Starch
- 3 Very Lean Meat
wholegrain, olive oil, fresh asparagus, fresh button mushrooms, green onion, chicken breasts, chicken broth, lemon juice, pepper, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-chicken-with-asparagus-and-pasta-375739 (may not work)