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Lemony Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

Here's how you make Lemony Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 small lemons, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (pounded 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound rotini pasta (4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add olive oil, lemon juice and zest, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mason jar. Screw on lid and shake well.

  • Step 2: Add chicken to zip-top bag and pour 1/2 cup marinade over top, reserving remaining marinade. Massage marinade into chicken, then marinate in refrigerator 4 hours.

  • Step 3: Preheat grill to high heat. Grill chicken 3-4 minutes per side. Toss asparagus in vegetable oil; grill on high 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 4: Bring pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 13 minutes or according to package directions.

  • Step 5: Cut asparagus and chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine with pasta, parsley, Parmesan , remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining marinade.

  • Step 6: Serve immediately, refrigerating any leftovers.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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