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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Lemon Garlic and Chicken Asparagus Pasta [One Pot]

    Updated: May 4, 2022 | Published on: June 20, 2020 - Molly Thompson12 Comments

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    This super simple one pot chicken and asparagus pasta is and easy and nutritious meal. Everything is cooked right in one pot for simple clean up and dinner done in under 30 minutes.

    one pot lemon chicken asparagus pasta with parsley and a kitchen towel

    Easy, healthy and delicious are the three things I look for in every dinner recipe. This chicken asparagus pasta checks all the boxes. It's even gluten free with a dairy free option.

    The Al Fresco chicken sausage is fully cooked so all you have to do is crisp the outsides and cooks the pasta/asparagus!

    Pasta Ingredients:

    • Ghee
    • Garlic
    • Al Fresco Fully Cooked Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
    • Chicken broth
    • Penne pasta (I use a gluten free chickpea pasta)
    • Asparagus
    • Lemon
    • Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
    ingredients for lemon chicken asparagus pasta in a pot before being cooked

    How to make chicken asparagus pasta:

    Start by crisping the fully cooked Al Fresco Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage in a deep saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes.

    Add the broth then the penne then cover and turn the heat up to high. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Open the lid to stir a few times so the bottom doesn't burn.

    Add the asparagus and cook for another 3-4 minutes then add the nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), lemon juice, lemon zest and stir well.

    a wooden spoon scooping out chicken asparagus pasta

    If you love this recipe, don't forget to follow me on Instagram and me with @what_mollymade so I can see it and feature you.

    This recipe is sponsored by Al Fresco. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to brands like them who believe in me and my recipes so I can keep sharing free recipes with you! #alfrescoambassador #ad

    More one pot pastas:

    • One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]
    • One pot taco pasta
    • One pot creamy cajun chicken pasta [dairy free]
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    a wooden spoon scooping out chicken asparagus pasta

    One Pot Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta

    This super simple one pot chicken and asparagus pasta is and easy and nutritious meal. Everything is cooked right in one pot for simple clean up and dinner done in under 30 minutes.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons ghee, coconut oil or olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 (12 ounce) package chicken sausage sliced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken or bone broth
    • 10 ounces gluten free penne
    • 1 lb asparagus tough ends trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch strips
    • 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese
    • Juice from 1 lemon
    • Zest from 1 lemon
    • Fresh parsley for topping

    Instructions

    • Heat ghee in a deep saute pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the fully cooked Al Fresco Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage and salt and pepper and stir occasionally, getting it crispy on both sides. Next add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
    • Add the broth and stir well to get any bits off the bottom of the pan then add the penne pasta. Cover and turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Open the lid and stir occasionally to avoid the bottom of the pan burning.
    • Once the pasta is done, open the lid, stir the pasta then add the asparagus without stirring and place the lid back on. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the asparagus and pasta are tender.
    • Remove the lid and add the nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), lemon juice, lemon zest and stir well. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.6g | Protein: 15.3g | Fat: 12.2g | Cholesterol: 24.5mg | Sodium: 577mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 3.9g
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_MollyMade or tag #whatmollymade!
    collage for one pot lemon chicken asparagus pasta

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    Comments

    1. Ana says

      September 13, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this dish as part of my meal prep rotation this week. My goodness! I can't stop "taste testing" as I pack my meals ? My grocery store did not have fully cooked chicken sausage so I did cook a few links prior to following the rest of the instructions. Also, I was only able to get a hold of Apple Gouda Chicken Sausage and I was a little scared that the flavors would clash but I am so impressed. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 21, 2020 at 9:58 am

        You're welcome, Ana! Thanks for taking the time to share!

        Reply
    2. Alicia says

      September 21, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this dish! So easy and yummy 😛 Will definitely be making this again. Thank you for creating tasty PCOS friendly dishes.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 23, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        You're so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to share and my recipes:)

        Reply
    3. Justine says

      March 03, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was so good! I love how you can make it all in one pot too. I had to let the asparagus cook for an extra 4 min, but everything else worked perfect!

      Reply
    4. Laura says

      June 28, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Made this with gf Ancient Harvest rotini and giant eagle brand Italian chicken sausage and it was AMAZING! Super easy and delicious, so much that I’m making it two weeks in a row!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        June 29, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        Thanks, Laura!! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      April 05, 2022 at 2:45 am

      This looks amazing. I’m all prepped to cook this tomorrow but will be substituting the pasta for Shirataki noodles and possibly omitting the broth. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        April 25, 2022 at 12:43 pm

        You're welcome!!!

        Reply
    6. Pamela says

      April 27, 2022 at 11:02 am

      Do you have a creamy option for this recipe?

      Reply
    7. TAMMI PORTERFIELD says

      June 28, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! And super easy and quick! Great flavors, can taste each ingredient and they blend perfectly!

      Reply
    8. Beth says

      July 16, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner this week - soo good! My husband loved it so much too, and requested it again!

      Reply

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