Linguine with Chicken, Asparagus and Orange Cream

Makes: 6 servings

Start to Finish: 35 mins

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onions
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 cups thinly sliced cooked chicken
1 pound dried linguine or fettuccine, cooked according to package directions

Directions

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 4 minutes or until softened. Add asparagus, broth, salt, and pepper; cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream and peel. Bring to boil; cook until slightly thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through.

2. Toss sauce with hot pasta in large serving bowl. Makes 6 servings.