Chicken With Cremini Mushrooms and Asparagus

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light

Serves 4 people

Categories: 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

  1. Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.

  2. Place 1 chicken breast half in a large plastic zip-lock bag, pound to ΒΌ inch thickness.

  3. Repeat with remaining chicken.

  4. 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.

  5. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over med-high heat.

  6. Add in mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

  7. Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk.

  8. Add broth mixture, vinegar, and juice to pan; bring to a boil.

  9. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick; serve over chicken.

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