Chicken & Asparagus With Melted Gruyere Recipe

Name: Chicken & Asparagus With Melted Gruyere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; ⅔ cup organic reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided; ¼ cup all-purpose flour, divided; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 lbs); ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; ½ cup white wine; ⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ⅔ cup shredded gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
⅔ cup organic reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 lbs)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
½ cup white wine
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
⅔ cup shredded gruyere cheese

1
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
2
Add asparagus; cover and steam 3 minutes,.
3
Uncover; remove from the heat and set aside.
4
Whisk broth and 2 teaspoons flour in a small bowl until smooth.
5
Set aside.
6
Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish.
7
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and dredge both sides in the flour, shaking off excess flour.
8
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown 3-4 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed to prevent scorching.
10
Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
11
Add shallot, wine and the reserved broth mixture to the pan; cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
12
Reduce heat to medium-low stir in sour cream, tarragon, lemon juice and the reserved asparagus until combined.
13
Return the chiken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
14
Sprinkle cheese on top of each piece of chicken, cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, ⅔ cup organic reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Asparagus With Melted Gruyere falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Asparagus With Melted Gruyere

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