National Linguine Day: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine
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September 15th is National Linguine Day.
I didn’t eat much linguine as a child but I am learning more about its ability to handle different types of sauces and vegetables.
Isn’t this pretty?
Today’s recipe is Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine. There’s a creamy cheese sauce with tasty chicken and bright asparagus — all of which makes it a filling but flavorful meal.
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine
Ingredients
- ½ c. heavy cream
- 3 T. unsalted butter
- 4 oz. cream cheese cut into chunks
- 1 c. Parmesan cheese freshly grated + more for serving
- ¾ c. chicken broth divided
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb. linguine
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ c. shallots chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 t. fresh lemon zest preferably organic
- 1 lb. asparagus trimmed and cut into thirds
- 3 T. fresh parsley chopped
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley sprigs and sliced lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese sauce by combining the heavy cream, butter, and cream cheese in a large skillet set over medium-low heat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine.
- Heat the cheese mixture, stirring continually, until no lumps remain, approximately 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese, one-quarter cup at a time, until completely incorporated into the sauce.
- Stir one-half cup chicken broth into the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- While the cheese sauce is simmering, heat a large pot of generously salted water over high heat and prepare the linguine according to package directions.
- While the pasta water comes to a boil, add olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is nicely browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding the remaining chicken broth, gently scraping the bottom with a spatula to release any browned bits.
- Add the asparagus and stir to combine. Cook just until the asparagus is crisp-tender, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Using tongs, transfer the cooked linguine from the pot directly into the skillet with the cooked chicken and asparagus. Add the cheese sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley sprigs, lemon slices, and additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Note for cooking: Transferring the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the chicken and asparagus (from the pot it was prepared in) adds just enough of the cooking liquid to help thicken up the sauce while eliminating the need to drain and rinse the pasta.
Share if you made this recipe in the comments! I would love to see pictures!
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13 Comments
Stephanie
Linguine noodles are so versatile! What a great way to use them. The added asparagus sounds like a great way to enjoy this meal.
linda
omg so yummy recipe.definitely gonna try this tonight.
Alice Mola
This seems like a lovely recipe, I think linguine is even better than spaghetti! Thank you for sharing!
Matt Taylor
I didn’t know there was a National Linguine day. This chicken and asparagus linguine recipe is awesome, super flavorful, great pasta dish!
Patricia Chamberlain
This looks amazing! I love anything with asparagus in it!
Fransic verso
wow, it looks yummy. What a perfect day to cook this recipe. Thank you for sharing it! I will give it a try.
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Elise Ho
I love pasta but it really does mot love me. Asparagus and I are friends.
Rosey
I do love a good creamy Linguine. Hooray for National Linguine Day!
Blair villanueva
This is one of my favorite pasta! I would like to try your recipe coz it does sounds delicious! Your photos are giving me some cravings.
Renata - www.byemyself.com
I love green asparagus – it’s so much easier to prepare than the white one and also tastier. This might also be good with rice or potatoes instead of noodles, don’t you think?
Dominique
I do. Almost everything is good with potatoes!
Milton Coyne
Wow.. I love creamy pasta dishes like this.. I remember my brother used to cook so something like this before he moves to his new place.. This recipe is making me crave for pasta 😍😍😍 i would love to pair this with toasted garlic bread ❤️
Thank you for sharing the recipe
Anosa Malanga
This is my first time learning that September 15th is National Linguine Day! This looks so good and I guess I will give this a try. Hopefully, I can successfully make it!