Pasta With Chicken, Country Ham, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Light Cream Sauce Recipe
Make Pasta With Chicken, Country Ham, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Light Cream Sauce Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Chicken
Vegetables and Ham
Cream Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta and Chicken
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 3
Sauté Ham and Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced country ham and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy. Add the sliced mushrooms and asparagus, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- 4
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Making the Cream Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Cream Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and add the light cream, stirring well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Add Cheese
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Everything
Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together in the cream sauce until well combined and heated through.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.