Asparagus, Chicken & Pasta Stir Fry

Looking for a light, yet filling, meal? Try this delicious pasta stir fry; it’s chock-full of protein and low in sodium.

Ingredients:

• 10-12 oz. chicken tenders (skinless, boneless chicken breast)
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/4 c. pine nuts
• 1 tsp. minced garlic or 1/4 c. chopped green onions
• 1 bunch or 10-12 spears asparagus, trimmed
• 2 T. lemon juice
• Scant 1 T. ground mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 c. linguine or medium pasta, cooked
• 2 oz. soft goat cheese or 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, diced in half (optional)
• 3/4 c. chicken broth

Preparation:

Cut chicken into thin strips. Using medium heat and a large skillet, add oil to pan. Saute strips, pine nuts, garlic and onion in heat oil until lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a platter. Add asparagus to skillet along with lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Saute until lightly browned. Return chicken with pine nuts to skillet; continue to saute until chicken is tender. Add cooked pasta and cheeses, stirring to blend. Add chicken broth, stirring to blend. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information: Calories: 364; Fat: 16g; Protein: 32g; Carbohydrates: 36; Sodium: 160mg.

This recipe was provided by Baptist Health Louisville’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. Learn more about Baptist Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.