Creamy Chicken And Asparagus Bake

This creamy chicken and asparagus bake combines classic flavors for a quick and easy spring dinner.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped shallot
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
• 3 thyme sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Whisk together flour and granulated garlic in a shallow bowl or baking dish until combined. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides, and shake off excess; set aside on a large plate.
3. Heat oil and butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Once butter is melted and shimmering, add chicken breasts to skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate. Do not wipe skillet clean.
4. While chicken browns, transfer remaining flour mixture to a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons chicken broth, and whisk until smooth to make a slurry; set aside until ready to use.
5. Reduce heat under skillet to medium; add shallot, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 30 seconds. Add wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of skillet, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme sprigs and 1 cup broth. Gradually whisk in slurry mixture until combined; bring to a simmer around edges of skillet over medium-high. Remove skillet from heat. Add browned chicken to the skillet; arrange asparagus around chicken, and immediately transfer skillet to the preheated oven.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and divide chicken evenly among 4 plates.
7. Stir crème fraîche and Parmesan into asparagus and broth mixture until fully combined. Spoon asparagus and cream sauce over chicken. Garnish with thyme leaves.