Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This delicious chicken Alfredo with asparagus recipe is a hearty and creamy meal that will fill the family up when you serve this weeknight dish.

Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
2 cups 1 inch pieces fresh asparagus
1/2 cup butter
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces

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 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.