Description
Succulent chicken and asparagus mingle in this dreamy Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Bake, blending Mediterranean herbs with rich, velvety sauce. Comfort meets elegance on your plate, inviting you to savor each luxurious, harmonious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) white wine
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crème fraîche
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to a sizzling 400°F (200°C), preparing for a culinary transformation.
- Coat chicken breasts with a seasoned mixture of flour, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. In an ovenproof skillet heated with olive oil, sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer the chicken to a temporary plate.
- Introduce finely chopped shallots to the same skillet, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for 2-3 minutes. Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine and chicken broth, scraping up the flavorful browned bits.
- Gently nestle thyme sprigs and asparagus into the liquid, ensuring each spear is lovingly coated with the developing sauce.
- Carefully place the seared chicken atop the asparagus, creating a harmonious layered composition.
- Slide the entire skillet into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches perfect doneness.
- Extract the skillet from the oven and whisk in crème fraîche and Parmesan cheese, transforming the sauce into a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Present the dish immediately, adorned with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, accompanied by your choice of rice, pasta, or potatoes for a complete gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking, ensuring each piece gets perfectly golden and tender.
- If avoiding wine, substitute with additional chicken broth or white grape juice for depth of flavor without alcohol.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing flour with cornstarch or almond flour when seasoning chicken.
- Customize the protein by swapping chicken with turkey breast or firm white fish for a delightful variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg