Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound 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 boneless chicken breasts , trimmed of excess fat and sinews, and cut into strips 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cups 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