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Skinny Creamy Asparagus Chicken

This Skinny Creamy Asparagus Chicken recipe makes a light, low-calorie dish with a silky cream sauce tastes like indulging without the guilt.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Asparagus recipes, Chicken Recipes, creamy chicken & asparagus, low fat chicken recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 261
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 4-6 skinless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • a good handful of fresh parsley chopped
  • 6 ounces asparagus trimmed
  • ¼ cup low fat cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt & black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken until brown.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
  • Pour over the stock, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Cook for 5 mins, then add the asparagus, cream, and parsley and cook for 3 mins more minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Serve on rice or side of your choice

Nutrition

Calories: 261 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.1mg