Description
Caesar Chicken with Asparagus is a delightful and nutritious dish that perfectly combines juicy chicken breasts, crisp asparagus, and creamy Caesar dressing. This easy-to-make recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates a stunning presentation ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its quick preparation and fresh flavors, this meal is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse asparagus and trim tough ends.
- Season chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add asparagus: Push chicken aside, add asparagus to skillet, sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green.
- Drizzle dressing: Lower heat, drizzle Caesar dressing over both chicken and asparagus, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan on top of chicken and let it melt slightly.
- Serve: Plate the dish by arranging chicken with asparagus; drizzle more dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg