Chicken Scampi *

 8 oz uncooked linguine (or other pasta of your choice)

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp butter

2 green onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers, chopped

1 pound fresh thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 cup chicken broth

1 lemon, zested

Cook pasta as directed on package (don't skip salting the water while cooking pasta!).  Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.  In skillet, heat 1 Tbsp butter over med high heat until melted.  Cook chicken in butter 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add onions, garlic, roasted peppers and asparagus.  Cook 2-3 minutes longer until asparagus is crisp tender and chicken is cooked through.  Stir in broth and remaining 1 Tbsp butter; cook until butter is melted.  Drain pasta. Serve chicken mixture over pasta.  Sprinkle lemon zest over each serving.

Serves 4