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This creamy Keto Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta is an easy one-pan recipe with pan-seared chicken breasts, tender asparagus, lemon, herbs, and low-carb pasta. It makes the perfect 30-minute meal for busy weeknights.
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Can I eat pasta on the keto diet?
- Zucchini noodles - 1 cup has about 4 grams of net carbs
- Cauliflower - 1 cup has about 3 grams of net carbs
- Spaghetti squash - 1 cup has about 8 grams of net carbs
- Butternut squash noodles - 1 cup has about 8 grams of net carbs
- Hearts of palm noodles - 1 cup has about 2 grams of net carbs
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE KETO LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA
INGREDIENTS
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pink sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Butter
- Asparagus
- Garlic
- Organic onion powder
- Heavy cream
- Chicken bone broth (Homemade or store-bought)
- Lemon
- Shredded mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
- Palmini linguine
- Flat-leaf parsley
HOW TO MAKE KETO LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA
STEP 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon (each) of Italian Seasoning.
STEP 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink, approx 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil, and allow the chicken to rest.
STEP 3
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 5 minutes. Add cream, broth, lemon juice, and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.
STEP 4
Slice chicken into strips.
STEP 5
Stir in the Parmesan cheese. When completely combined, stir in the mozzarella cheese and let cook until melted.
STEP 6
Add the linguine and toss until combined. Add the lemon slices. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.
FAQS ABOUT KETO LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA
If you do not like asparagus you could try using green beans, broccolini, or broccoli, if you are not strict keto you could give snap peas a try, or try a green like kale or spinach.
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