Trader Joe's Garlicky Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus
This recipe might be my best friend. It's quick, easy, comes together in one pan, and everyone.freaking.LOVES IT! What's not to love?!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil just enough to coat the bottom of your pan
- 1 lb. chicken breast or chicken breast tenders, cut into small, bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch of asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning See Note 1
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 16 oz. bags of Trader Joe's Garlicky Pasta found in the freezer section
- lemon juice and Parmesan cheese (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add chicken pieces. Season the chicken with Aglio Olio seasoning and garlic powder. Toss well to ensure the seasoning coats the chicken. Cook for 2 minutes until chicken is nearly cooked through (does not have to be cooked all the way).
- Add Asparagus: To the pan with the chicken, add your asparagus. Cook for 3-4 more until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken and asparagus to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta: To the same pan over medium heat, add ½ cup water. Scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the skillet, then add the garlicky pasta. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes (if you pan doesn't have a lid you can just cover it with a baking sheet) Uncover, and cook for 3-4 more, stirring with tongs to separate the pasta. The pasta should be thawed and more pliable by now, so it's easy to break up with tongs.
- Finish: When the pasta is warmed through, add back in your chicken and asparagus plus any juices on the plate. Toss everything together until the chicken and veggies are well-coated in the pasta "sauce." If the pasta sauce is a bit too thin, don't worry! It will thicken after 2-3 minutes as it cools. Add fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese (optional).
Notes
Note 1: If you can't find Aglio Olio seasoning, can substitute with an additional 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. You also also use Italian seasoning.
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