Easy Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

With this recipe, you'll see fancy foods don't necessarily mean a lot of fuss. These "bundles" are prepared in no time and bake in the oven for a quick tasty dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Chicken and Asparagus image

Steps:

Cut each chicken breast half into 1/2-in. wide strips. Wrap two or three strips around three asparagus spears. Repeat with the remaining chicken and asparagus. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. combine salad dressing, soy sauce, ginger, salt if desired and pepper. Pour over the chicken bundles. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Hot cooked white and wild rice blend, optional

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

The stir-fry sauce in this recipe is simply whisked all together for a umami-forward, subtly sweet weeknight meal. This recipe makes any weeknight meal a no fuss, one skillet meal, showcasing the chicken and asparagus to its fullest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Stir-Fried Chicken with Asparagus image

Steps:

Whisk the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a large plate.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring halfway through, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the oyster sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the asparagus and toss to coat in the sauce; season with salt. Serve with the brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 124 milligrams, Sodium 1073 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Ingredients

6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cooked brown rice

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this chicken asparagus recipe is. We tasted it for the first time when our son's godparents made it for us. Even my grandmother-who's 95 years old-likes to serve this creamy dish for luncheons with friends! -Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, halved
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese