Chicken With Cremini Mushrooms and Asparagus
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Chicken, Cooking Light, Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups quartered cremini mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions
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Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
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Place 1 chicken breast half in a large plastic zip-lock bag, pound to ΒΌ inch thickness.
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Repeat with remaining chicken.
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Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; add chicken to skillet; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done; remove from pan and keep warm.
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over med-high heat.
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Add in mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
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Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk.
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Add broth mixture, vinegar, and juice to pan; bring to a boil.
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Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick; serve over chicken.