Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes - Averie Cooks

Name: Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes - Averie Cooks
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini, cooked according to package directions; drained (another small-shaped pasta such as ziti, wheels, small shells, penne, etc. may be substituted); 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary at the end; 1.25 to 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces; seasoned with salt and pepper to taste; 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 pound bunch of asparagus, trimmed and diced into bite-sized segments (thinner asparagus is better than thicker here); 3/4 to 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil or to taste, chifonaded; loosely measured; salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired to taste

"Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes – EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and the asparagus, tomatoes, and basil keep this chicken and pasta recipe tasting LIGHTER and FRESHER!! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and busy weeknight dinners!! What’s In The Chicken and Pasta? Spring is in the air (we hope) and there’s nothing better to …..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound rotini, cooked according to package directions; drained (another small-shaped pasta such as ziti, wheels, small shells, penne, etc. may be substituted)

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3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary at the end

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1.25 to 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces; seasoned with salt and pepper to taste

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4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

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1/4 cup lemon juice

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1 pound bunch of asparagus, trimmed and diced into bite-sized segments (thinner asparagus is better than thicker here)

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3/4 to 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

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1/4 cup fresh basil or to taste, chifonaded; loosely measured

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salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired to taste

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