1poundboneless, skinless chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonolive oil
0.5cupgoat cheesecrumbled
0.5poundasparagustrimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
0.5cupmushroomssliced
2clovesgarlicminced
0.5cupchicken broth
0.25cupheavy cream
0.25cupgrated Parmesan cheese
saltto taste
black pepperto taste
fresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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Add asparagus and mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in the crumbled goat cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable. You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach. Enjoy!