Description
This Quick Chicken with Asparagus recipe is a flavorful, one-pan meal made with tender chicken breast, fresh asparagus, and a creamy sauce. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
400 g chicken breast fillet
400 g green asparagus
150 g cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
350 ml Cremefine or cream
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp Italian herbs
Lemon salt (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken breast fillets into 1-2 cm pieces. Trim the asparagus by cutting off the woody ends, then chop it into 2 cm pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and fry for about 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the Asparagus: In the same pan, add the asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften but still has a little crunch.
- Add the Tomato Paste and Cream: Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook briefly, stirring it into the asparagus. Deglaze the pan with Cremefine (or cream) and add the Italian herbs and lemon salt (if using). Add the cherry tomatoes and stir well.
- Simmer: Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add the Chicken Back: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm through and let the flavors combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt or pepper.
- Serve: Serve the dish over basmati rice, noodles, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
