Description
This Chicken & Asparagus One Skillet Meal combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy sauce and crisp asparagus, all cooked in a single skillet for an easy, flavorful dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a comforting and healthy option with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Meat and Dairy
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 2/3 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb asparagus, chopped
Pantry Staples and Seasonings
- 1 TB olive oil
- 1 TB butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 TB Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, add olive oil, sliced onions, and minced garlic; cook until the onions are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sear chicken: Remove the sautéed onions and garlic temporarily, add butter to the skillet, then sear the chicken breasts on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Cook the sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the sautéed onions and garlic. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 10 minutes to finish cooking through.
- Add asparagus: Uncover and stir in the chopped asparagus. Cover again and simmer on low for another 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish and serve: Remove the lid, simmer a few more minutes if needed to thicken the sauce, then serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Ensure chicken is pounded thin for even cooking and faster preparation.
- Chopped spinach or cherry tomatoes can be added for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
