Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Growing up we looked forward to certain meals my Dad made… this one became one of our favorites. Now that we are married my sisters and I have incorporated this recipe into our repertoire!

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 ½” pieces

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes 

2 TBL butter

3 TBL shallots, finely sliced

1 cup heavy cream

1/16 TSP crushed red pepper flakes

1/8  TSP nutmeg

¼ pound Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

½ TSP dried tarragon

1 pound fettuccine, cooked

½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper

Drop the asparagus into boiling water for about 2 minutes and drain. Set aside.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Heat butter in skillet and add chicken, stir and cook for about 1 minute or until the chicken begins to brown. 

Add shallots and cook briefly, about 30 seconds.

Add cream, red pepper flakes and nutmeg.  Bring to a simmer. 

Stir in asparagus and Gorgonzola cheese.  Cook until cheese melts.  Add tarragon and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss with pasta and serve with grated cheese.