🍋 Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus Creamy Bowtie Pasta 🍝  
✨ A quick and comforting dinner your whole family will love! ✨  

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces  
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided  
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest  
- 12 oz bowtie pasta  
- 1 cup heavy cream  
- 4 cloves garlic, minced  
- 1 tablespoon butter  
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced into thin strips  
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice  
- Salt and pepper, to taste  
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning  
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, but don’t forget to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later! Set the drained pasta aside.  
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.  
3. In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil. Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and fully cooked through. Once done, set the chicken aside with the asparagus.  
4. Using the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil along with the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.  
5. Pour in the heavy cream, followed by the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese, allowing the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken (this usually takes about 3-4 minutes).  
6. Return the bowtie pasta to the skillet and add the reserved pasta water. Toss the mixture until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy lemon-garlic sauce.  
7. Lastly, add the cooked chicken and asparagus back to the skillet, mixing gently until everything is evenly combined and heated through.  
8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an added burst of flavor and color. Serve immediately!  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: Approximately 550 per serving  
- Protein: 34g  
- Carbohydrates: 46g  
- Fat: 25g  
- Fiber: 4g  
- Vitamin C: High, thanks to the lemon and asparagus!  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For a vibrant green color, blanch the asparagus in boiling water for one minute, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath before sautéing.  
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick!  

⏳ Preparation time ⏳  
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4