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Asiago Chicken Pasta

A creamy and savory pasta dish featuring tender chicken, rich Asiago cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fusilli pasta or any pasta of your choice
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to season chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to season chicken
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil for cooking chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream for a rich sauce
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese grated
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • ¼ cup Asiago cheese for topping

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. Stir in the grated Asiago cheese, spinach, cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted.
  4. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Asiago cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.

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