Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken With Asparagus Recipe 435

ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Season the cut chicken with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray the skillet generously with with cooking spray or add enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until nearly cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken onto a plate and set aside.
• Coat the skillet with more cooking spray or oil and add in the onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the vegetables and stir together until the flour taste is cooked off, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken back in with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir together until smooth. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add in the cream cheese and stir together until smooth.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in most of the gruyere and cheddar cheese until melted, reserve a little cheese for the top of the casserole. Stir in the Greek yogurt until smooth then top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
• Place in the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown. Serve the casserole as is or on top of rice or quinoa.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package--except omit salt.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook asparagus, tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper, onion and broth over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until asparagus is crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Stir in spaghetti and remaining ingredients. Toss about 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated.

ONE PAN LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, garlic powder, lemon zest (save the juice), salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken with this until all the pieces are just coated.
• Heat the olive over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
• Add the asparagus and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the chicken broth and vinegar to the skillet. Stir and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken and let simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat or until chicken is fully cooked. Squeeze lemon juice over top.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• Pound the chicken breasts flat.
• Lay five asparagus spears across each chicken breast. Roll chicken over the asparagus and insert a tooth pick to secure the edge. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Place in baking dish. Cover with sliced mushrooms and garlic cloves. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
• Serve with steamed vegetables or leafy green salad.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH A CREAMY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound with the flat side of a wooden mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. (Cook's Tip: Meat should be thin, but be careful not to tear.).
• Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus. Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute. Shock in cold water, drain and pat dry. Set aside.
• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, butter, mustard, garlic and wine. Lay out the chicken breasts, brush the inside of each chicken breast with the melted butter mixture.
• Place 3 asparagus spears on the buttered side of the chicken breast (arrange so that the asparagus tips peek out when the chicken breast is rolled up), and 1 slice each of ham and swiss cheese. Starting from the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up tightly to enclose the filling. (If necessary, secure with toothpicks.)
• Brush outside of each chicken breast with the remaining butter mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place the rolls in a 13x9-inch greased baking dish, seam side down, and top with the prepared stuffing.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce that will accompany this delicious dish.
• White Wine Sauce:.
• Over low heat, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan, add the shallots; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cream, wine, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and parsley. Stir all together bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).

CREAMY GARLIC-BASIL CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and dried basil. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned. Flip the chicken and cook for about 8 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside. Combine evaporated milk, flour, garlic paste, dried basil, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until well combined. Add the prepared sauce to the hot skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in prepared asparagus, place the chicken back in the pan, and lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and chicken is heated through. Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and serve.