Best 16 Asparagus Au Gratin Plain Chicken Recipes

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Asparagus au gratin plain chicken is a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender asparagus, creamy cheese sauce, and succulent chicken. This delectable dish is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The creamy cheese sauce adds a rich and decadent touch, while the asparagus adds a burst of свежесть, and the chicken provides a savory and satisfying protein. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful dish that is sure to impress.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-ASPARAGUS SKILLET GRATIN



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This all-in-one creamy skillet dinner uses fresh seasonal asparagus and preps in a quick 20 minutes.

Provided by By Becky Rosenthal

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free (skim) milk
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix cubed bread, cheese and 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Line baking dish with half of the bread-cheese mixture; set remaining half aside.
  • In 10- or 12-inch skillet, sauté or steam asparagus until cooked but slightly crisp. Layer asparagus over bread in dish.
  • In same skillet, cook onion in remaining 1/4 cup melted butter until browned. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, cooking and stirring about 5 minutes or until smooth and thick.
  • Stir in cooked chicken; pour over asparagus. Sprinkle evenly with remaining bread-cheese mixture.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until crumbs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN



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The recipe is from a Betty Crocker cookbook, 1954, and I use it frequently. I've tried it with ham instead of chicken and other green vegetables but it was not good. Use fresh asparagus--I steam pieces for about 2 min. I always make a double batch and freeze one. For color, I like to serve with Harvard beets, or in summer with sliced tomatoes.

Provided by MacV3712

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups cooked asparagus
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups 1% low-fat milk (not skim) or 3 cups 2% low-fat milk (not skim)
2 cups cooked chicken, diced

Steps:

  • Mix bread crumbs with cheese and 1/4 cup of.
  • the melted butter.
  • Line a 7X11X1-1/2 inch greased baking dish.
  • with half the crumb mixture.
  • Scatter asparagus over the crumbs.
  • Melt remaining butter, add flour and make a.
  • roux, then add milk and stir well.
  • Add chicken to the sauce mixture and pour.
  • over asparagus.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining crumbs and cheese.
  • mixed together.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35-45.
  • minutes, just till crumbs have browned a bit.
  • If freezing, do not bake before freezing.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Cream of mushroom soup can be used instead of chicken and corn, if liked. Cook this dish just before serving.

Provided by ida ku zaifah

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 barbecued chicken
1 (425 g) can asparagus spears, drained
1 (485 g) can creamy chicken and corn soup
1/2 cup sour cream
2 spring onions, sliced diagonally
1 medium red capsicum, thinly sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to moderate 180 degree C.
  • Remove meat from the chicken carcass, discard bones.
  • Slice chicken finely.
  • Line the base of a large shallow ovenproof dish with chicken, top with half the asparagus.
  • Combine soup, sour cream, spring onions and capsicum.
  • Season to taste and pour over chicken.
  • Arrange remaining asparagus on top of the chicken mixture and cover with the combine cheeses.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubling.
  • Serve immediately.

CREAMY POACHED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS TIPS AND CRISPY POTATOES AU GRATIN



Creamy Poached Chicken with Asparagus Tips and Crispy Potatoes au Gratin image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 chicken, cut into quarters
1 bottle white wine
4 cups chicken stock
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 onions, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 bunches asparagus, tips only
4 slices sourdough bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Crispy Potatoes au Gratin, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
2 small russet potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Put the chicken into a large pot. Pour over the wine and chicken stock. Add water if necessary so the chicken is covered. Add the carrots, celery and onions and season with salt and pepper. Put over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let is sit for 30 minutes so the chicken finishes cooking. Remove the chicken from the pot and keep warm, reserving the poaching liquid.
  • Strain 2 cups of the poaching liquid into a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the liquid by half. Whisk in the cream and reduce by half again. Cover and keep warm.
  • Strain 1 cup of the poaching liquid into another medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the asparagus tips. Cook until they are just tender and bright green, about 1 minute. Drain and keep warm.
  • When ready to serve, toast the bread and spread it with 2 of the tablespoons butter. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream sauce. Place the toast onto a plate, top with a chicken quarter and ladle some cream sauce over it. Garnish with chives. Serve with asparagus tips and Crispy Potatoes au Gratin.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 4 shallow ovenproof ramekins with the softened butter.
  • Slice the potatoes as thinly as possible. Fan a layer of potatoes into the ramekins. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over 2 tablespoons cheese. Add another layer of potato and season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over 2 more tablespoons cheese. Put the ramekins onto a baking sheet and pour the cream over the potatoes in each dish. Dot with the cold butter. Bake until brown and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM AU GRATIN



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Asparagus and Mushroom Au Gratin - so easy and tastes great! Asparagus and mushrooms topped with an easy cheese sauce made with butter, flour, milk, sherry, and mozzarella cheese. Ready to eat in 30 minutes! Great for a quick weeknight side dish and fancy enough for a dinner party! Everyone LOVES this recipe! #asparagus #mushrooms #casserole #mozzarella #sidedish

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb fresh asparagus spears
8- oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp butter or oil
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp sherry
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Trim any tough ends from asparagus and cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Place in prepared baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Add mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes. Spread over asparagus in baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and sherry. Cook over medium heat just until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Pour sauce evenly over asparagus and mushrooms.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar, Swiss or Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound asparagus, peeled and cooked
4 hard boiled eggs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs mixed with 1/4 cup grated cheese (same type you added to the sauce)
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat the butter until frothy. Stir in the flour and cook slowly, stirring constantly, for a minute. Add the milk and broth, whisking vigorously and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, remove the sauce from the heat and whisk it just until the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Arrange the asparagus in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with sliced eggs and spoon the sauce over the top. Top with bread crumbs mixed with cheese and drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese sauce is bubbly.

GRATIN OF WHITE ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Skye Gyngell

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Asparagus     Spring     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 white asparagus spears
small bunch of lemon thyme, leaves only
generous 3/4 cup crème fraîche
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
3 1/2 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated
2 tbsp minced curly parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (convection oven to 425°F). Brush a copper or ceramic gratin dish with a little of the melted butter.
  • Trim the asparagus: you will find that white asparagus needs to be trimmed much higher-roughly halfway up the stalks, as a rule of thumb. Slice the spears in half lengthwise and lay them in the buttered gratin dish. Sprinkle with most of the lemon thyme leaves, saving a few for garnish.
  • Now put the crème fraîche and mustard into a heavy pan and place over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat slightly and let bubble to reduce by about a quarter. Season the reduced mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, put the bread crumbs in a bowl, add the Parmesan, parsley, and some pepper, and toss with your fingers to combine.
  • Pour the mustardy crème fraîche over the asparagus, then scatter the crumb mixture on top, distributing it evenly. Drizzle over the rest of the melted butter. Bake the gratin on the middle shelf of the oven until the top is crisp and golden and the cream bubbles up around the sides of the dish, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve.

FRESH ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Fresh Asparagus and Chicken Casserole image

Great in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh.

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 ⅓ tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken meat
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 ½ cups sour cream
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and oregano.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared dish. Arrange the asparagus over the chicken, spread cooked noodles evenly over the asparagus, and top with 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Cover with the remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 322.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Asparagus Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
kosher salt
black pepper, Freshly ground
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and position an oven rack 8 inches from the heat.
  • Prepare asparagus by holding asparagus spear in your hand and breaking off the bottom where it snaps; this is the tough part of the stem. Discard.
  • Melt butter in a large sauté pan. Add minced shallots and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add prepared asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook briefly over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Transfer asparagus to a medium gratin dish and arrange with asparagus heads pointing in once direction.
  • Combine crème fraiche and grated gruyere cheese. Spread evenly over asparagus. When ready to serve, broil until golden and bubbling, shifting the dish for even browning, about 1-3 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 51.5, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.6

SIMPLEST ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Cover cooked asparagus with cheese, stick it under the broiler until the top is golden brown and crisp around the edges, and you have a fabulous and elegant dish. You can prepare any of the variations using asparagus instead of the suggested alternative vegetable. Other cooked vegetables you can use: green or wax beans, artichoke hearts, fennel, eggplant, leeks, spinach, celery root, parsnips, zucchini, winter squash or sweet potatoes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil for the pan
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
6 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, cut into large cubes
8 spring fresh flat-leaf parsley
About 1/2 large loaf French or Italian bread, preferably a day or two old
Pinch paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to about 4 inches from the heat source; turn on the broiler. Grease a shallow medium baking pan or gratin dish with the butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to an ice bath to stop the cooking then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the cheese to the food processor and pulse until large crumbs form. Add the parsley and pulse 3 or 4 more times until it is about the same size as the cheese crumbs. Tear the bread into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse a few times, then let the machine run for a few seconds, until coarsely chopped.
  • Put the asparagus in the dish and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with a few grinds pepper and the paprika if you like, and serve.

AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE



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Cheddar just makes dinner better. This convenient ingredient combo can be on the table in less than an hour for family or friends!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (14 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
1 box (7.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Deluxe creamy Cheddar au gratin potatoes
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/2 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb)
2 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut diagonally in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Spread broccoli in baking dish. Stir Potatoes, Sauce Mix, Cheese Sauce, boiling water and margarine in medium bowl. Stir in milk. Spread over broccoli. Place chicken breast halves on potato mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Place cheese slices on chicken. Sprinkle with Topping. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Let stand 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g

HAM AND ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN



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This has become a famous dish around our house! I like to make it for company, and friends are always asking me for the recipe. It's so versatile. You can serve it with fish, ham, turkey or chicken. My hobby is collecting recipes. I've put together 12 large notebook-sized books of them over the years-in alphabetical order. Asparagus is up front, of course! My husband and I were both raised on farms. We're retired now and enjoying life on our place surrounded by trees, birds and squirrels.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices baked ham
24 asparagus spears, cooked and drained
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Finely chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Wrap each ham slice around 4 asparagus spears and place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Beat together eggs, yolks, cream, salt and pepper. Pour over ham rolls. , Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until top begins to brown and the tip of a knife inserted in the egg mixture comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Asparagus     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 large)
4 slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
  • Cook asparagus in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and keep warm, tightly covered with foil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add bread and pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pepper, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to combine.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss warm asparagus with mascarpone, remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
  • Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over asparagus. Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until topping is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

PARSNIP-ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN



Parsnip-Asparagus Au Gratin image

We pair parsnips with spring asparagus to create a terrific spring side dish. The cheesy and buttery crumb topping will entice everyone to eat their veggies!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, salt and pepper. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over parsnips; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Combine asparagus and melted butter; add to parsnips. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., In a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Stir in cheese. Transfer parsnip mixture to a serving platter; sprinkle with crumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROVOLONE



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Breaded chicken, browned, and cooked in chicken broth. Covered with Provolone cheese and canned asparagus.

Provided by Rosanna

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can asparagus, drained
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large 2-inch deep skillet. Dip chicken in egg beat, then coat in bread crumbs. Brown in skillet on both sides.
  • When chicken is browned, add broth and place asparagus evenly over chicken. Lay a slice of cheese over each chicken piece.
  • Cover skillet and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 184.8 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1165.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ASPARAGUS GRATIN...FANCY AND GOOD!



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No other vegetable signals spring like asparagus. In this recipe, it makes for a rich, creamy side dish that's beyond delicious. We love it with a simple roast chicken. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION:Italy.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2 large)
4 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
  • Cook asparagus in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and keep warm, tightly covered with foil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add bread and pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pepper, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to combine.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss warm asparagus with mascarpone, remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
  • Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over asparagus. Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until topping is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 738.5, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 14.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends.
  • For a creamy, decadent sauce, use a combination of heavy cream, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for added flavor.
  • Top the asparagus with a crispy breadcrumb topping for a golden-brown crust.
  • Bake the asparagus au gratin in a preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the asparagus is tender.
  • Serve the asparagus au gratin immediately, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Asparagus au gratin is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, crispy breadcrumb topping, and tender asparagus spears, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Follow these tips for a delicious and memorable asparagus au gratin that will be the star of your next meal.

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