Chicken with Asparagus,, Ham and Bearnaise Sauce

Name: Chicken with Asparagus,, Ham and Bearnaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 FOR CHICKEN; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded into 1/4 inch slices; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp hlack pepper and salt to taste; 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon sour cream or mayonnaise; 1 FOR HAM; 1/2 lb thin sliced deli ham, cut into bite size piecrs, I used hot ham; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 FOR ASPARAGUS; 1/4 cup cream, heavy or light; 2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and lower part peeled if desired. Cooked until crisp tender and kept warm; 1 FOR BEARNAISE SAUCE; 3 tbsp white wine; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tbsp dryed tarragon; 1 chopped shallot; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand; 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream; 1/2 cup melted warm butter ( one stick ); 1 FOR GARNISH; 2 tbsp chopped chives; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 FOR CHICKEN
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp hlack pepper and salt to taste
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon sour cream or mayonnaise
1 FOR HAM
1/2 lb thin sliced deli ham, cut into bite size piecrs, I used hot ham
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 FOR ASPARAGUS
1/4 cup cream, heavy or light
2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and lower part peeled if desired. Cooked until crisp tender and kept warm
1 FOR BEARNAISE SAUCE
3 tbsp white wine
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp dryed tarragon
1 chopped shallot
3 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand
1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 cup melted warm butter ( one stick )
1 FOR GARNISH
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp chopped parsley

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FOR CHICKEN
2
Heat oil and butter in large saute pan.
3
Combine flour, parmesan cheese, pepper,salt and cajun seasoning on a playe, mix well
4
Dip chicken breasts in egg / sour cream mixture, then into flour/cheese mixture to lightly coat.
5
Cook in hot butter oil mixture, tirning once until cooked through, remove to a plate as done and keep warm.
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Add ham and cook until starting to brown, add chicken broth, cream and mustard, cook until slightly thickened, remove from heat.
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FOR BEARNAISE SAUCE
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In a small saucepan combine wine, vinegar, shallot atarragon and pepper until reduced to 2 tablespoons, strain into small bowl.
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Have a double boiler set up, in the top part of the double boiler, off heat combine egg yolks, cream, hot sauce and reduced wine/vinegar mixture, whisk well.
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Place over the simmering water whisking at all times until the eggs begin to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes add butter very slowly while whisking until thickened.
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If it gets to thick add drops of hot water to thin.
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Serve immediatly or keep warm by putting dish in a small pan of warm water.
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Do not reheat, it will seperate.
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TO ASSEMBLE
15
On plates or large platter arrange asparagus, add ham with sauce, top with chicken then some bearnaise sauce.
16
Garnish with chives and parsley
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Serve woth crusty bread!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 FOR CHICKEN, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded into 1/4 inch slices, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Asparagus,, Ham and Bearnaise Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!