Best 8 Fusilli With Chicken Asparagus Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Fusilli with Chicken and Asparagus recipe, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, crisp-tender asparagus, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This dish is a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of chicken, the delicate sweetness of asparagus, and the tangy zest of sun-dried tomatoes, creating a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this recipe is sure to satisfy your culinary cravings.

In addition to the main recipe, our article also includes a delightful variation – Fusilli with Chicken and Roasted Red Peppers. This vibrant dish features tender chicken and roasted red peppers, which add a smoky sweetness to the creamy Parmesan sauce. The vibrant colors of the roasted red peppers create a visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

If you're looking for a vegetarian option, fear not! Our article also presents an equally flavorful Fusilli with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe. This delectable dish showcases the natural sweetness of asparagus and the tangy kick of sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This vegetarian delight is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, our Fusilli with Chicken and Asparagus, Fusilli with Chicken and Roasted Red Peppers, and Fusilli with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipes are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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This chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe is a healthy dish that's easy and fast to put together. Asparagus is in season right now, so it's the perfect time to try this recipe out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces chicken breast ((thinly sliced))
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil ((any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil))
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/2 cup water ((or low sodium chicken stock))
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oil ((any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
1 pound asparagus ((end trimmed and sliced on a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken, water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed by the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the water (or chicken stock), cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Heat your wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Spread the chicken evenly in one layer, and allow it to sear undisturbed for 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, or until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 15 seconds, and add the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the Shaoxing wine and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Meanwhile, mix your sauce mixture to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Add it to the wok, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken back to the wok, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon, and the asparagus should be crisp-tender.
  • Taste for seasoning and add additional salt to taste if needed. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 518 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FUSILLI PRIMAVERA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
9 ounces fusilli (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 bunch thin asparagus (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 ears of corn, shucked
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 head fennel, cored and thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons shredded asiago cheese, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
  • Meanwhile, slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Run the back side of the knife down the cob over a bowl to remove any corn milk. You should get about 2 tablespoons.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until the fennel is browned in spots and tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and corn milk and another 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and 1 cup cooking water to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, cheese, tarragon and butter until creamy, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with more cheese and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 14 milligrams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 10 grams

ONE-POT SUPER EASY FUSILLI



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 32-ounce box chicken stock
One 28-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
One 1-pound box fusilli
One 8-ounce jar drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, 2 tablespoons oil reserved
One 3.5-ounce jar capers, drained
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, small dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces whole milk ricotta
Olive oil, for garnish
12 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Put the chicken stock, tomatoes, fusilli, sun-dried tomatoes plus the reserved oil, capers, garlic and onion in a large pot, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some pepper. Stir together. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to medium-low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes.
  • Place pasta on a large platter and dollop with ricotta. Garnish with olive oil, basil and more ground pepper.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (1/5)



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Provided by janices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pound(s) thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon thyme leaves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 pound(s) rotelli or fusilli pasta
12 ounce(s) (boneless, skinless) chicken-breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated
3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
2 ounce(s) Parmesan cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 450° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss asparagus with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, thyme, and 1/4 tsp of the salt in a large roasting pan. Spread out into an even layer and roast 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp-tender. 2.While asparagus roasts, add pasta to the boiling water and stir a few times; cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the salt. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until browned. Add lemon zest; stir-fry 1 minute longer, until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, remaining 1/4 tsp of the salt, and pepper. 3.Drain pasta and return to pot; add asparagus and chicken mixture and toss. Divide over 6 plates. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.

FUSILLI WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON



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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Bacon     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut on a long diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pound fusilli (short corkscrew pasta)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 oz) plus additional for serving

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add oil and onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and sauté, stirring, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While onion is cooking, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  • Return pasta to pot along with asparagus mixture, 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and cheese. Add remaining 1/2 cup cooking water to skillet and deglaze by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Add to pasta and toss over moderately low heat until combined well, about 30 seconds.
  • Serve pasta sprinkled with bacon and with additional cheese on the side.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ASPARAGUS ALFREDO



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A creamy sundried alfredo pasta that is delicious and so easy to make. This is great for after work. Dinner in 1/2 hour. Serve with salad and you're all set.

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fusilli or 1 lb penne pasta
1 cup grilled chicken breast strips (defrosted)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil (sliced)
1 bunch asparagus (cut in pieces and steamed)
15 ounces Classico Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • First cook pasta till al dente and keep hot.
  • While the pasta is cooking I microwave and heat the chicken. I then microwave the asparagus in a little water for 7-8 mins watch to see they do not over cook.
  • In large frying pan heat sauce. Add the sundried tomatoes, chicken and asparagus heat through. Stir in the fusilli pasta and mix to coat.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 85, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 29.3

CREAMY CHICKEN AND FUSILLI



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Progresso® broth provides a simple addition to this creamy chicken and fusilli pasta dinner packed with frozen sweet peas - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta (4 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 bag (12 oz) frozen sweet peas
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
2 tablespoons dry white wine (or nonalcoholic) or apple juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is light brown. Stir in bell pepper and peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Mix cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, salt and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Toss with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

FUSILLI IN CREAMY VEGAN ASPARAGUS PESTO



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Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream. Try this vegan pasta recipe if you're looking to cook with cholesterol in mind.

Provided by Joy Manning

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove
⅓ cup cashews
1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 cup packed basil leaves (1 oz.), plus more for serving
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds, divided
⅓ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
12 oz. whole wheat fusilli

Steps:

  • Process 1 garlic clove in a blender until finely chopped. Add ⅓ cup cashews and 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt and blend until cashews are finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup packed basil leaves and half of asparagus (about 4 oz.) and process until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With processor running, stream in ⅓ cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice until combined.
  • Cook 12 oz. whole wheat fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute less than package directions. Add remaining asparagus and cook for 1 minute more. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, then drain pasta and asparagus.
  • Return pasta and asparagus to pot and add pesto. Toss, adding pasta cooking liquid ¼ cup at a time, until desired texture is achieved. Top each serving with additional basil leaves.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. When possible, use organic, free-range chicken, fresh asparagus, and high-quality pasta.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is cooked just until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help the pasta hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and asparagus, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to season your dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices until the flavors are balanced and to your liking.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish your dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or thyme. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your plate.

Conclusion:

This fusilli with chicken and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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