Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Dinner for Two

INGREDIENTS

small (8oz) boneless skinless chicken breast (pounded to an even thickness)

Salt and pepper

Italian seasoning*

6 oz

fettuccine

1 cup

chopped asparagus (1-inch pieces) (woody ends trimmed)

1/4 cup

butter

1 cup

half and half*

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

pepper

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

1/2 cup

shredded Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)