Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spears, tough ends cut off and discarded, spears cut on the diagonal in 1-inch to 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 3/4 pound penne or bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and sinews, and cut into strips 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch
• Kosher alt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 5 ounces goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice