Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine recipe

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Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
2 cups 1 inch pieces fresh asparagus
½ cup butter
2 cups half-and-half cream
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ pound cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces

Nutrition Info

567.1 calories
carbohydrate: 46.6 g
cholesterol: 113.7 mg
fat: 30.9 g
fiber: 2.9 g
protein: 27.6 g
saturatedFat: 18.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 365 mg
sugar: 3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add the asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.

  3. Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

This is so rich and filling that one serving goes a long way. Crusty bread and a salad is all this creamy dish needs to make a complete and hearty meal.

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