Lemon Asparagus Pasta 🍋 This is a one pot wonder! Perfect for spring, it’s protein, veggies and pasta all in one. Light, but filling, a dish everyone will 💛 Here’s what you’ll need (serves 3-4): 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 bunch of asparagus (ends removed), washed and cut into 1 inch pieces. 1 lemon (slice half, juice half) 1/2 lb bow-tie pasta 1 pint heavy cream 2 cups pasta water 1 clove of garlic, grated 4 tablespoons of butter Olive oil to coat pan Favorite all purpose seasoning blend Salt and Pepper 1. Wash and cut asparagus, set aside 2. Slice half of a lemon, and juice the other half, set aside. 3. Dice up chicken into 1 inch pieces, season liberally with favorite seasoning. Meanwhile, bring a pot to boil, and cook the pasta 3 minutes from the recommended time. 4. Heat a large pan, add olive oil to coat the bottom and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear chicken until browned on both sides. It doesn’t have to be fully cooked, as it will continue to cook in the sauce. 5. Once browned, remove to a bowl and set aside. To the same pan, add the asparagus and garlic and toss in the pan drippings. Cook for 1 minute, remove, set aside. 6. To the pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the heavy cream. Season well with your favorite all purpose seasoning and bring to a bubble. Once bubbling, add in the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes. 7. When pasta is about ready, reserve 2 cups of pasta water, set aside. Drain pasta and add into the pan with the chicken. Stir, add in the pasta wate. (It will be watery, but the pasta will finish cooking and help it to thicken. Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Taste for seasonings. 8. Add in asparagus and lemon slices. let bubble for 5 minutes and serve. LTKhome