Pasta With Chicken And Asparagus

Name: Pasta With Chicken And Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and sinews, and cut into strips 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch; 1 lb asparagus spears, tough ends cut off and discarded, spears cut on the diagonal in 1-inch to 1 1/2 inch pieces; 2 Tbsp butter; 3/4 lb pasta, such as fettuccine or linguini; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsp chopped shallots; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 3/4 cup to 1 cup of heavy cream; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 pound goat cheese; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese