Average Rating
No rating yet
Saucy Chicken and Asparagus Recipe ๐๐ฑ
Description: This delightful dish, sourced from Quick Cooking magazine, is not only a treat for the taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your dinner table. It’s a fantastic way to entice even the pickiest eaters, including the little ones, to enjoy the nutritious goodness of asparagus. With a creamy sauce and tender chicken, this recipe is a surefire hit for any occasion!
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 416
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 12 reviews)
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Asparagus spears | 1 1/2 lbs |
Boneless skinless chicken breast halves | 4 pieces |
Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Pepper | 1/4 tsp |
Mayonnaise | 1 cup |
Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
Curry powder | 1/2 tsp |
Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
Instructions:
-
Prepare Asparagus:
โLink To Shareโ is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer. โข Modern, customizable bio pages โข Link shortening with advanced analytics โข Interactive, brandable QR codes โข Host static sites and manage your code โข Multiple web tools to grow your business - If desired, partially cook the asparagus and drain any excess water.
-
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
-
Grease Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
-
Brown Chicken:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides until golden brown.
-
Season Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper according to taste.
-
Arrange Chicken and Asparagus:
- Place the partially cooked asparagus spears in the greased baking dish.
- Arrange the browned chicken pieces over the asparagus in the dish.
-
Prepare Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder to create a creamy sauce.
-
Pour Sauce Over Chicken:
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken pieces in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
-
Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
-
Add Cheese Topping:
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the foil and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken and asparagus.
-
Let Stand:
- Allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly and the flavors to meld together.
-
Serve:
- Serve the Saucy Chicken and Asparagus hot, straight from the oven, for a delightful and wholesome meal experience.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 416 per serving
- Fat Content: 24g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 111.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1161.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 2.8g
- Protein Content: 38g
Enjoy this delicious Saucy Chicken and Asparagus dish with your loved ones, and watch as it becomes a family favorite for years to come! ๐ฝ๏ธโจ