Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for searing
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until golden brown.
- Add garlic and asparagus, cooking briefly until asparagus begins to soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream, stirring to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. This dish can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with suitable substitutions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg