This delicious and hearty entree features grilled chicken, asparagus, and linguine pasta, all tossed in a creamy lemon sauce, making it a dish that everyone will want seconds of!
1: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
2: Add the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
3: Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
4: In a small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat.
5: Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.
6: Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
7: Place the pasta and asparagus back into the pot along with the chicken.
8: Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
9: Stir in the parmesan cheese.
10: Alternatively, toss just the pasta with the sauce and arrange the chicken and asparagus over the top.
11: Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed.
12: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.
