Description
This Chicken & Asparagus One Skillet Meal is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh asparagus in a rich cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick, hearty dinner, it’s cooked entirely in one skillet for easy cleanup and maximum flavor infusion.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb asparagus, chopped
Proteins
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin (approx 6 chicken breasts)
Dairy and Cheese
- 1 TB butter
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 TB Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables and Aromatics: In a large skillet, add olive oil, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove Aromatics: Transfer the cooked onions and garlic to a plate and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear the chicken breasts on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: To the skillet, add chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, cooked onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk continuously over medium-low heat until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes to cook through.
- Add Asparagus: Place the chopped asparagus in the skillet surrounding the chicken. Cover and simmer on low for another 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired and serve hot from the skillet.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh asparagus with frozen if fresh is not available—just add a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Ensure the chicken is pounded thin for even cooking and quick preparation.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
