Chicken with asparagus and cream

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast
  • Chicken breast : 4 pieces
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces) : 1
• Cream Sauce
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth : 1 cup
  • Heavy cream : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
• Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
• Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
• Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
• Arrange the asparagus around the chicken in the skillet.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• Make sure to trim the tough ends of the asparagus before cutting them into pieces.
• You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth if desired.

Information

• This chicken with asparagus and cream dish is a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
• Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.