Best 7 Easy Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that harmonizes the succulent flavors of chicken with the crisp, vibrant allure of asparagus. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil a delectable recipe for "Easy Chicken and Asparagus." This culinary masterpiece will captivate your taste buds with its tender chicken, infused with fragrant herbs and succulent asparagus, all enveloped in a tantalizing sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe will guide you through the effortless preparation of a dish that promises to impress your palate and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, let your culinary imagination soar, and join us in creating this delightful symphony of flavors.

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CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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With this recipe, you'll see fancy foods don't necessarily mean a lot of fuss. These "bundles" are prepared in no time and bake in the oven for a quick tasty dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Hot cooked white and wild rice blend, optional

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast half into 1/2-in. wide strips. Wrap two or three strips around three asparagus spears. Repeat with the remaining chicken and asparagus. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. combine salad dressing, soy sauce, ginger, salt if desired and pepper. Pour over the chicken bundles. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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A simple recipe that can incorportate many seasonal vegitables, and looks very impressive. Chicken and a side dish all in one pan! Goes great with biscuits and white wine.

Provided by Coyotes Laugh

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 33m

Yield 3 sevings, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine (Arbor Mist works well if you like your chicken a little fruity)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes each side.
  • Pour white wine over chicken and add asparagus. Season vegitables with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover.
  • Cook until chicken juices run clear, and vegitables are tender-crisp, about 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 121.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 34.5

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 WITH GARLIC POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 bunch medium asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and halved
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the hot baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic around the chicken; reserve the bowl. Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil; leave the potatoes and garlic on the baking sheet.
  • Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the reserved bowl; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven; switch the oven to broil. Toss the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sprinkle everything with the parmesan mixture. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this chicken asparagus recipe is. We tasted it for the first time when our son's godparents made it for us. Even my grandmother-who's 95 years old-likes to serve this creamy dish for luncheons with friends! -Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, halved
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • If desired, partially cook asparagus; drain. Place the asparagus in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken over asparagus. , In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE



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I made this for dinner after looking at several similar recipes. It was a hit with the whole family, even the resident food snob (casserole???) Nice & easy, ooey gooey casserole that reminds me of the 70's, lol. Serve this with noodles/pasta or rice.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 lbs fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces & blanched
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
pepper
1 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Saute chicken; season with pepper.
  • Combine chicken & asparagus in greased 2QT casserole dish. Mix soup, mayo, sour cream & curry powder. Pour over chicken/asparagus mixture & stir to combine.
  • Cover & bake until heated through & bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove cover, top with cheese & turn on the broiler for about 5 minutes until melted & browned.
  • Serve!

CHEESY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE



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This chicken and asparagus casserole is a quick and easy pasta dinner.

Provided by ChristinaDC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
4 tablespoons pesto
salt to taste
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and bell peppers; cook and stir until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add rotini, Alfredo sauce, and pesto. Season with salt. Stir until well coated, transfer to a casserole dish, and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 539.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips for Cooking Chicken and Asparagus

  • Choose the right chicken. For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. These cuts of chicken are lean and cook quickly.
  • Season the chicken well. Before cooking, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. When cooking chicken, it's important to cook it over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough.
  • Roast the asparagus. Roasting asparagus is a great way to bring out its natural flavor. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast it in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  • Serve the chicken and asparagus together. Once the chicken and asparagus are cooked, serve them together. You can also add a side of your favorite sauce or dressing.

Conclusion

Chicken and asparagus is a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. By following these tips, you can ensure that your chicken and asparagus turns out perfectly every time.

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