Can I use frozen chicken or peas?

Yes. Defrost frozen chicken completely before cooking to ensure even doneness. Frozen peas can go straight into the sauce; they'll thaw in the residual heat.

How do I keep the sauce from breaking?

Add cream slowly off the heat or over low heat, and don't boil the sauce aggressively once cream is added. Stir constantly to emulsify.

Can I make this ahead?

Cook pasta and chicken separately, then store both in the fridge. Reheat gently in a skillet with fresh cream and lemon juice just before serving to avoid breaking the sauce.

What can I substitute for heavy cream?

Use half-and-half (sauce will be thinner) or Greek yogurt whisked in off heat (adds tang and reduces richness). Avoid boiling either substitute.

How do I know when the chicken is done?

Slice thickest part; no pink should remain inside. Internal temp should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.

Creamy Spring Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Name: Creamy Spring Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp olive oil; 5 oz rigatoni; 1 cup shelled spring peas, or frozen peas, defrosted; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; ¾ cup heavy cream; 8 oz asparagus; 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1

Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and vacuum seal with 1 tsp olive oil. Place vacuum sealed chicken in a Suvie pan and cover with water. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie.

2

Pour 1/3 cup water into a Suvie pan. Place a roasting rack into the pan and arrange asparagus on top of the rack. Place pan in the top zone of Suvie. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Suvie Cook Settings: Bottom Zone: Sous Vide at 160°F for 1 hour, Top Zone: Steam for 18 minutes

3

Place 5 oz rigatoni in the Suvie starch stainer set within the Suvie pasta pot (green handles). Cover pot with lid and place inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring the pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Suvie Starch Cooker Settings: Pasta, 2 cups, 10 minutes

4

After the cook, remove all pans from Suvie. Combine cream, peas, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a clean, dry Suvie pan. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. Roast at 400° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

5

Remove chicken from packaging, pat dry and transfer to a cutting board. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Transfer asparagus to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch long spears.

6

In a large bowl stir together the rigatoni, asparagus, cream, parmesan, and chicken until incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta between plates and garnish with extra parmesan cheese.