Bowties With Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus and mushrooms for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to saucepan.
• In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the milk until smooth. Stir cheese mixture and chicken into pasta mixture.
• Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring gently, until pasta is evenly coated with sauce and mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. • Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces. • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. • In small bowl, gradually stir broth into cornstarch. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with some crusty French bread or garlic toast

Steps:

• 1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Do NOT use salt in the water. It will taste way too salty when recipe is done. You'll get salt from the chicken broth and Parmesan cheese. You can adjust taste with salt when recipe is finished.
• 2. Meanwhile, break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces. (If you're not an asparagus eater, you could substitute a pound of fresh broccoli florets and cuts).
• 3. In 12 inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
• 4. In small bowl, gradually stir cornstarch into the broth. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt. Toss with pasta. Add lemon juice and toss again. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium; add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , Stir in the cream, onions, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet.