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Chicken Asparagus Recipe

This creamy chicken asparagus recipe is smothered in a parmesan garlic sauce to create a versatile meal ready in less than an hour.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ yellow onion, slice into moon shapes
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1½ tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chicken breasts. Cook and brown the chicken on each side.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Make sure all of the liquid is out of the pan and there’s a nice brown color for when you deglaze it.
  • Add the butter and onion to the skillet and cook until onion is soft and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add half and half to the skillet and sprinkle flour over the top. Use a whisk to mix together.
  • Add garlic paste, parmesan cheese, chicken broth, and dried basil. Whisk together and bring to a boil. Deglaze the pan by scraping up all of the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add fresh asparagus pieces and stir into sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir, and add the chicken back to the sauce. Cover and let simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is hot and ready to serve.
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Make sure you use a non-stick skillet so the cream sauce doesn’t stick to the bottom.
  • When adding the cream, pour it slowly while constantly stirring the sauce. This gradual process prevents curdling and ensures a smooth, velvety consistency.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg