Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti
Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti marries bright citrus with tender asparagus and juicy sautéed chicken for a fresh, vibrant bite in every forkful. Parmesan lends a savory richness while garlic and red pepper flakes add gentle warmth, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light springtime meal with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, saving some of the pasta water.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip; add 1 dollop pesto to each chicken breast. Continue cooking, flipping as needed, until the centers are no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus; cook and stir for 1 to 3 minutes, depending on how tender you prefer it. Add the lemon juice, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, 1 dollop pesto, and Parmesan cheese; stir until the cheese melts. If the cheese starts sticking to the skillet, add 1 tablespoon reserved pasta water.
- 4
Chop the chicken and place it on top of the spaghetti; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 588.88 kcal High 29%
- Protein 69.84 g Good Source 140%
- Carbohydrate 23.16 g 8%
- Total Fat 24.88 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.77 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 163.99 mg High 55%
- Sodium 627.2 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.98 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 447.53 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 4.88 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 346.65 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 69.45 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 14.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Basil Pesto, Chicken Breast, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 588.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Basil Pesto, Chicken Breast, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 588.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti healthy?
- Chicken, Asparagus, and Lemon Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 588.88 calories and 69.84 g of protein, or 140% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 627.2 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.77 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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