Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 15 stalks asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 6-8 ounces fresh pasta

Instruction

  • Salt and pepper chicken to taste.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil over medium to medium-high heat until cooked through - about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Set chicken aside.
  • Melt butter in same skillet chicken was cooked in over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and whisk in flour.
  • Slowly add half and half and water, whisking to incorporate flour from bottom of pan.
  • Cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Add parmesan cheese and seasoning and stir until cheese melts.
  • Add chicken (cut into strips) to sauce and stir to coat.
  • Meanwhile bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions, adding asparagus pieces when there are two minutes left for the pasta.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus and gently toss in chicken and sauce.
  • Garnish with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs and/or cracked black pepper.