Best 14 Chicken Asparagus Skillet Gratin Recipes

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Take your taste buds on an extraordinary culinary journey with our ultimate guide to creating the perfect "Chicken Asparagus Skillet Gratin." Prepare to be captivated by a symphony of flavors and textures in this delightful one-pan dish. Discover the art of blending tender chicken, crisp asparagus, creamy sauce, and a golden-brown gratin topping. With our step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll be whipping up this restaurant-worthy dish in no time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a skillet gratin that will leave them craving more.

Here are our top 14 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

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 CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody stems trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Serving suggestion: Brown or white rice

Steps:

  • Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOM SKILLET



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Chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms are sauteed in a garlic and olive oil base. You can add more mushrooms if desired. Serve with rice or pasta, and a glass of white wine!!!

Provided by Paula Stotts

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons white cooking wine
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high; stir the parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and wine into the butter mixture. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add the asparagus; cook and stir until the asparagus is bright green and just starting to become tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook an additional 3 minutes to let the mushrooms release their juice. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA



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We enjoy this dish often in the spring when asparagus is fresh on the market. It's a favorite with family and friends and a welcome surprise to those who think they don't like asparagus. -Taralynn Plastina, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

KENMARE'S ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup heavy cream
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc
1/4 cup crushed pecans
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 bunch fresh spring asparagus, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices, ends discarded
1/4 cup grated fontina cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
2 large endive, trimmed, and cut into diagonal slices, 1-inch wide
1/2 small head of radicchio, trimmed, and leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
Fresh lemon juice, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, shallots and wine. Place over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake, stirring once or twice, until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place a skillet over low heat, add panko, and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. When pecans are toasted, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. When the pecans are cool, place in a blender and chop for a few seconds until coarsely ground. Mix with panko and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl combine asparagus, reduced cream, fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Mix well and place in a gratin dish that is about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide, or an other shallow, ovenproof baking dish. Bake until asparagus are tender, the sauce is bubbling and the top is turning golden, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with pecan-bread crumb mixture. In a separate bowl, mix the endive and radicchio with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread over the top of the asparagus gratin. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SPRING CHICKEN, POTATO AND GRUYERE SKILLET GRATIN



Spring Chicken, Potato and Gruyere Skillet Gratin image

Surprise friends and family with this wonderful complexity of flavors; and it couldn't be easier because the chicken is already cooked for you!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Market Pantry™ butter
1 teaspoon Archer Farms™ minced garlic
½ cup Market Pantry™ chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon Market Pantry™ salt
⅛ teaspoon Archer Farms™ ground nutmeg
1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated, sliced homestyle potatoes
1 cup Archer Farms™ rotisserie chicken, shredded
½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, cook about 10 seconds until sizzling. Add chicken broth, cream, salt and nutmeg.
  • Add potatoes and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened. Do not stir.
  • Remove from heat, wrap skillet handle with foil if not oven safe. Top with cheese. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Top with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 108.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 726.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS GRATIN



Chicken Asparagus Gratin image

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

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell's cream of asparagus soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked corkscrew macaroni (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey
1 1/2 cups cooked cut asparagus
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart casserole mix soup,milk, onion powder and pepper. Stir in macaroni, chicken, asparagus and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 400F for 25 minutes or until hot.
  • Stir. Sprinkle remaining cheese over chicken mixture. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
  • TIP: For 1 1/2 cups cooked cut asparagus, cook 3/4 lb. or 1 package (about 9 oz) frozen cut asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 327.6, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 22.2

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can condensed cream of asparagus soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked corkscrew macaroni, about 2 1/2 cups uncooked
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey, cubed
1 1/2 cups cut asparagus, cooked
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • In 2-quart casserole mix soup, milk, onion powder and pepper.
  • Stir in macaroni,chicken, asparagus and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until hot.
  • Stir.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over chicken mixture.
  • Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
  • Tip: For 1 1/2 cups cooked cut asparagus, cook 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or 1 package (about 9 ounces) frozen asparagus cuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 838.7, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 32.4

CHICKEN-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



Chicken-Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split
16 medium-thin asparagus stalks, ends neatly trimmed, stalks peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the chicken, place 1 piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy pan to pound the chicken into an 1/8-inch thick paillard. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 paillard on a work surface and place 4 asparagus spears across the chicken about 1/3 of the way up. Roll up the chicken, encasing the asparagus. Repeat with remaining chicken and asparagus.
  • Combine the water and lemon juice in a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls in the insert and steam until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind, chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken roll on each of 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS GRATIN



Chicken and Asparagus Gratin image

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.

GRATIN OF WHITE ASPARAGUS



Gratin of White Asparagus image

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.

ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER



Asparagus Ham Dinner image

I've been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it's a tempting blend of tastes and textures. -Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked corkscrew or spiral pasta
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium tomatoes, diced
6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS GRATIN



Asparagus Gratin image

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Choose the Right Asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
  • Trim the Asparagus: Use a sharp knife to trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can also peel the asparagus if you want to remove the outer layer of the spears.
  • Cook the Asparagus Properly: Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are boiling, steaming, and roasting. Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, as it will become mushy.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh asparagus, chicken, and vegetables.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the chicken and asparagus, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season to Taste: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Chicken asparagus skillet gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give chicken asparagus skillet gratin a try.

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