Name: Chicken Asparagus and Mushroom Skillet Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed; 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; 1/4 cup of chicken broth

Chicken Asparagus and Mushroom Skillet Recipe

Betsy Petrone Modified: February 18, 2024

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 cup of chicken broth

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add the asparagus. Cook for 5 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Stir the mushrooms and asparagus together in the skillet.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until heated through.
Serve the chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms together in the skillet.

Nutrition

Calories : 330kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 2.5g
Cholesterol : 80mg
Sodium : 450mg
Total Carbohydrates : 10g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 35g

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