Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms

Let’s talk about a culinary masterpiece: Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms. This dish is the ultimate combo of savory chicken, al dente spaghetti, fresh asparagus, and umami-packed roasted mushrooms. It’s both hearty and light, making it perfect for any season. Plus, with the added nutrition of asparagus and mushrooms, it’s a wholesome choice for any health enthusiast. Ready to dive into this deliciousness? Let’s go!

Ingredients

• Chicken breast, 2 pieces (200g each) [400g in total]
• Spaghetti, 7 oz (200g)
• Asparagus, 10 spears (150g)
• Mushrooms, 8 oz (225g) – ideally cremini or baby bella
• Olive oil, 3 tablespoons (45ml)
• Garlic cloves, 3 (minced)
• Salt, 1 tsp (5g)
• Black pepper, ½ tsp (2.5g)
• Red chili flakes (optional), ¼ tsp (1g)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, 1 oz (28g) – for garnish
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

2

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 75g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 5g
• Sodium: 650mg

Instructions

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is for the roasted mushrooms.
2. While the oven heats up, clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth, slice them, and toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Spread the mushrooms evenly on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven for 20 minutes. They should be golden brown and aromatic.
4. While the mushrooms roast, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Add them to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
6. As the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of water to boil. Season it with salt, and add the spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions.
7. Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Cut them into 2-inch pieces. Just 3 minutes before the spaghetti is done, toss the asparagus pieces into the pot. This blanches them slightly, keeping them vibrant and slightly crunchy.
8. Drain the spaghetti and asparagus. Keep about a cup of the pasta water.
9. Combine the spaghetti, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, and chicken in the pan. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and toss everything together. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to make the dish more saucy.
10. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Tips

1. When roasting mushrooms, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. This ensures they roast and don’t steam.
2. Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms tastes even better the next day. So, if you’re into meal prepping, this is a winner!
3. You can replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

Serving Suggestions

1. Dish out your chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms on a plate or a shallow bowl.
2. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
3. Pair with a crisp, green salad on the side to balance out the meal.
4. Finish with a glass of cold sparkling water to cleanse the palate and refresh.

Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms

Let’s talk about a culinary masterpiece: Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms. This dish is the ultimate combo of savory chicken, al dente spaghetti, fresh asparagus, and umami-packed roasted mushrooms. It’s both hearty and light, making it perfect for any season. Plus, with the added nutrition of asparagus and mushrooms, it’s a wholesome choice for any health enthusiast. Ready to dive into this deliciousness? Let’s go!

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Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms

Amount per Serving

Calories

650

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Sodium

 

650

mg

28

%

Carbohydrates

 

75

g

25

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

38

g

76

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• hicken breast 2 pieces (200g each) [400g in total]
• Spaghetti 7 oz (200g)
• Asparagus 10 spears (150g)
• Mushrooms 8 oz (225g) – ideally cremini or baby bella
• Olive oil 3 tablespoons (45ml)
• Garlic cloves 3 (minced)
• Salt 1 tsp (5g)
• Black pepper ½ tsp (2.5g)
• Red chili flakes optional, ¼ tsp (1g)
• Grated Parmesan cheese 1 oz (28g) – for garnish
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

• Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is for the roasted mushrooms.
• While the oven heats up, clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth, slice them, and toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Spread the mushrooms evenly on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven for 20 minutes. They should be golden brown and aromatic.
• While the mushrooms roast, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Add them to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
• As the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of water to boil. Season it with salt, and add the spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions.
• Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Cut them into 2-inch pieces. Just 3 minutes before the spaghetti is done, toss the asparagus pieces into the pot. This blanches them slightly, keeping them vibrant and slightly crunchy.
• Drain the spaghetti and asparagus. Keep about a cup of the pasta water.
• Combine the spaghetti, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, and chicken in the pan. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and toss everything together. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to make the dish more saucy.
• Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Notes

When roasting mushrooms, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. This ensures they roast and don’t steam.
Chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms tastes even better the next day. So, if you’re into meal prepping, this is a winner!
You can replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Serving Suggestions
Dish out your chicken spaghetti with asparagus and roasted mushrooms on a plate or a shallow bowl.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Pair with a crisp, green salad on the side to balance out the meal.
Finish with a glass of cold sparkling water to cleanse the palate and refresh.