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Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine Recipe

Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine Recipe

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Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine dinner that is both satisfying and delicious. This rich chicken Alfredo dish with tender asparagus is perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Fettuccine Pasta:

  • 12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta

Asparagus:

  • 2 cups (1-inch pieces) fresh asparagus

Sauce:

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water, add pasta and cook until al dente. Add asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Drain and place in a bowl.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter with half-and-half until thick. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir in Parmesan and chicken, heating through.
  3. Combine: Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, tossing to coat.

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