Warm Asparagus Chicken And Portobello Rice Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine asparagus and water. Microwave, covered, on high until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes; drain. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk dressing, orange juice, honey, orange zest and mustard until blended., In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds and asparagus. Add dressing and toss to coat.

ADDICTING WILD RICE & ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook rice according to directions. About 2 minutes BEFORE rice is finished, add craisins and simmer until rice is cooked.
• 2. In a frying pan, add 1 can of broth, garlic, and onion. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes and then add the asparagus until cooked to your liking. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 more minutes, more or less.
• 3. Drain any remaining broth and mix the onion mix with the rice and craisins.
• 4. Add vinegar & olive oil, mix well. Then add garlic salt and mix.
• 4. If using nuts, place then under a the broiler for a minute or two (watch them carefully so not to burn!) and then add them to the salad.
• 5. This dish can be served hot and is also quite tasty cold for a quick leftover dish!

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain pasta and keep warm.
• Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
• Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
• Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
• Drain well and reserve.
• Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
• Cut grape tomatoes in half.
• Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
• Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.

SUCCULENT CHICKEN ASPARAGUS SALAD (WARM OR COLD)

Steps:

• Roast the frozen chicken on a rack in a 400f degree oven,'til cooked through and slightly browned on top, about 1 hour.
• While still hot, slice in half inch strips.
• Arrange strips on a serving platter.
• While the chicken is roasting, snap off the tough ends of asparagus and place the asparagus in a steamer.
• Sprinkle with dried thyme, salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Steam asparagus 5 minutes,'til tender crisp.
• Arrange the asparagus spears on the platter intermingled with the chicken.
• Drizzle platter with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley, thyme, jalepino, salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Serve immediately, warm or serve cold, refrigerate, lightly covered with plastic film for up to 3 hours.
• Cooking the chicken from frozen keeps it very succulent and tender.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS OVER WILD RICE

Steps:

• Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Add the shallots and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
• Add chicken, cooking until no pink remains.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Spoon chicken mixture into a bowl and set aside.
• Add asparagus to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, 6-8 minutes, until asparagus is bright green and starting to tender.
• Add wine and cook, stirring, until it evaporates. Remove asparagus to the chicken bowl.
• Remove pan from heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and skim milk, mixing well. Add it to the pan along with the chicken broth and return pan to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Return chicken and asparagus to the pan and mix with the sauce. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 5-10 minutes.
• Serve chicken and asparagus over the wild rice, drizzle with lemon juice to taste.

WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water. Once cooled, drain and pat dry and add to a medium bowl.
• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the walnuts and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour mixture over the asparagus and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, transfer asparagus to a platter and scatter Parmesan on top. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Pulse the parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and mustard in a mini food processor to make a coarse paste. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise and olive oil; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the salad: Prepare a large bowl of salted ice water. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over low heat, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate and let cool. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water; let cool. Drain again and pat dry; transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the lettuce, watercress, radishes, chicken, goat cheese, parsley and half of the toasted almonds to the bowl. Drizzle with about half of the dressing and season with salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds and serve with the remaining dressing.

WARM CHICKEN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND CREAMY DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut breast meat from chicken, remove and discard skin, and slice on the bias into 1/2" slices. Remove legs from carcass, remove and discard skin, and slice meat off bones into 1/2" slices.
• Whisk mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Add asparagus and chicken slices to potatoes in steamer, cover, and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender and chicken is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes, asparagus, and chicken to a platter or plates and drizzle with dressing. Top with watercress and mint and serve with lemon wedges alongside.

PORTOBELLO CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH WARM RED BLISS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the marinade:
• Add the vinegar and lemon juice to a blender. Replace the lid, turn on the blender, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Leaving the blender running add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• Place the mushrooms and chicken breasts in separate nonreactive bowls suitable for marinating and pour half of the marinade mixture over the contents of each container. Add the sliced red onion to the container with the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Begin making the warm potato salad. Boil potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the bacon and drain on paper towels. Add the balsamic vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the dill, mustard, honey, pepper, and salt. Leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream. Drain the potatoes well, add the scallions, crumble in the bacon, and fold in enough of the dressing to coat.
• Heat the grill and grill marinated Portobello, skin side down first for about 5 minutes over indirect heat. Flip and grill the other side. Remove from heat and let rest.
• Grill both sides of marinated chicken, about 5 minutes per side, and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mash together the butter, breadcrumbs, sage, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper, to taste. Chop grilled mushrooms finely and combine with butter/breadcrumb mixture to make a paste. Press onto surface of chicken breasts and finish in oven until crust turns golden brown, about 2 to 5 minutes.
• Arrange warm potato salad and crusted chicken breast on plate and sprinkle with parsley.

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN, WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread rice in a 7" x 11" baking pan (corning dish).
• Add chicken broth and mushrooms; dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
• Place chicken breast in the center; sprinkle with garlic and onion powders.
• Spoon mushroom soup over all.
• Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove and arrange asparagus around outer edges of baking dish; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake 15-20 minutes more or until asparagus is tender.

WARM ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN AND PORTOBELLO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 17 minutes.
• Prepare stove-top grill, and cook the chicken, browning on both sides, for 7 to 10 minutes.
• Break asparagus at the point where tough stem meets the tender part. Wash, then steam tender asparagus parts over hot water 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness.
• Wash, trim and slice mushrooms; as soon as chicken is cooked, grill the mushrooms on both sides until they are soft, 5 minutes.
• Pit olives, and mince onion and garlic. Wash, dry and chop oregano.
• Whisk together the oil and vinegar in a serving bowl; stir in the olives, onion, garlic and oregano.
• Add mushrooms to bowl. And when chicken is cooked, cut it into julienne strips and add it to the bowl.
• When asparagus is cooked, drain and cut into one-inch lengths. Add to serving bowl.
• When rice is cooked, add to bowl and mix ingredients well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty country bread.