Chicken With Apple Mushroom Sauce And Steamed Asparagus Recipes

ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Season the cut chicken with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray the skillet generously with with cooking spray or add enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until nearly cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken onto a plate and set aside.
• Coat the skillet with more cooking spray or oil and add in the onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the vegetables and stir together until the flour taste is cooked off, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken back in with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir together until smooth. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add in the cream cheese and stir together until smooth.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in most of the gruyere and cheddar cheese until melted, reserve a little cheese for the top of the casserole. Stir in the Greek yogurt until smooth then top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
• Place in the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown. Serve the casserole as is or on top of rice or quinoa.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• Pound the chicken breasts flat.
• Lay five asparagus spears across each chicken breast. Roll chicken over the asparagus and insert a tooth pick to secure the edge. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Place in baking dish. Cover with sliced mushrooms and garlic cloves. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
• Serve with steamed vegetables or leafy green salad.

CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken, water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed by the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the water (or chicken stock), cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
• Heat your wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Spread the chicken evenly in one layer, and allow it to sear undisturbed for 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, or until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 15 seconds, and add the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the Shaoxing wine and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
• Meanwhile, mix your sauce mixture to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Add it to the wok, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the chicken back to the wok, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon, and the asparagus should be crisp-tender.
• Taste for seasoning and add additional salt to taste if needed. Serve over rice.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, milk, pimientos, soy sauce, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in cheese until melted., In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, asparagus and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Add the olive oil & minced garlic to a skillet and turn heat to medium. Cut chicken breasts into strips and add to skillet.
• 2. Cut asparagus spears into smaller pieces and add to skillet when chicken is just about done. Add the lemon juice and salt & pepper.
• 3. Add the mushrooms and stir. Cook until mushrooms are still firm, but cooked. Add more salt & pepper if needed. Serve with rice or pasta. This would also be great on a baked potato.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Let 1 tablespoon oil get hot in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is not pink.
• Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add the other tablespoon oil to skillet.
• Stir-fry asparagus, onion, and garlic for 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and stir fry 3 more minutes.
• Add water, cover and steam 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
• In a little bowl, mix together the stir-fry sauce and oyster sauce.
• Add sauce to skillet and also add the chicken back to the skillet.
• Stir-fry a minute or so until heated.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH A CREAMY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound with the flat side of a wooden mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. (Cook's Tip: Meat should be thin, but be careful not to tear.).
• Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus. Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute. Shock in cold water, drain and pat dry. Set aside.
• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, butter, mustard, garlic and wine. Lay out the chicken breasts, brush the inside of each chicken breast with the melted butter mixture.
• Place 3 asparagus spears on the buttered side of the chicken breast (arrange so that the asparagus tips peek out when the chicken breast is rolled up), and 1 slice each of ham and swiss cheese. Starting from the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up tightly to enclose the filling. (If necessary, secure with toothpicks.)
• Brush outside of each chicken breast with the remaining butter mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place the rolls in a 13x9-inch greased baking dish, seam side down, and top with the prepared stuffing.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce that will accompany this delicious dish.
• White Wine Sauce:.
• Over low heat, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan, add the shallots; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cream, wine, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and parsley. Stir all together bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in two batches, turning occasionally, until browned and opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• To skillet, add mushrooms, asparagus, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing once and scraping up browned bits, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken; cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve on top of noodles or rice, if desired.

CHICKEN WITH APPLE-MUSHROOM SAUCE AND STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the EVOO. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, the thyme, and the poultry seasoning and add them to the skillet. Cook the chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
• While the chicken is cooking, fill a medium skillet with about 1/2 inch of water. Place the skillet over high heat; cover it to bring it up to a boil quickly. Once boiling, add salt and the trimmed asparagus. If you have pencil-thin asparagus about 2 minutes will do the trick; if you have thicker asparagus cook for 3 to 4 minutes. You want them to be tender but remain green. Once cooked, drain the asparagus and return them to the skillet; season with salt, pepper, and the lemon juice. Shake the pan to spread the seasoning over the asparagus.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter; once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and season with black pepper. Cook the mushrooms until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shallots and the sliced apples and season with salt. Continue to cook for another couple of minutes. Add the Calvados and cook a minute more. Add the chicken stock, bring up to a bubble, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sour cream and parsley, stir to incorporate, and heat through, 1 minute. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add another splash of chicken stock.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on serving plates, spoon some sauce with a portion of the apples and mushrooms over the top, and serve the asparagus tips alongside.