Spicy Chicken with Asparagus Cream Sauce
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears (trim asparagus, removing the tough root end)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken filets (2 lb), sliced in half to create 8 thin chicken breast pieces
  • 1 tablespoon of Zataran's Big and Zesty Creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons + ¾ cup water, divided
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 (1.25 oz) dry packet broccoli cheese soup mix
  • ¼ cup diced green chiles
Instructions
  1. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Coat both sides of chicken with Zataran's Creole seasoning. Place oil in pan, then add chicken, cooking on both sides until they're golden.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Arrange asparagus spears over the chicken. Add 2 tablespoons of water and let it cook covered, steaming the ingredients inside. Heat for 4-5 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and asparagus is tender. Transfer chicken and asparagus to a serving platter.
  3. Whisk together ¾ cup water, yogurt and dry soup mix in a small sauce pan. Bring just to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and stir in green chiles. Then, simmer it for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
Recipe by Collegiate Cook at https://collegiatecook.com/2011/02/23/long-distance-comfort-foods-spicy-chicken-with-asparagus-cream-sauce/