This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's easy to make all in one skillet, cooked in a flavorful, garlicky sauce with basil and tender asparagus spears.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
2tablespoonsolive oil
8skinless boneless chicken thighs
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
½tablespoondried basil
FOR THE CREAM SAUCE
12ounceslow fat evaporated milk
1½tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1tablespoongarlic paste,or to taste
1tablespoondried basil,or to taste
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
1poundfresh asparagus stalks,cut into 2-inch pieces (break off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus)
parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned.
Flip the chicken and cook for about 8 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
Combine evaporated milk, flour, garlic paste, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until well combined. Add it to the hot skillet and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the asparagus, return the chicken to the pan, and lower the heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the chicken is heated through.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and asparagus recipes, creamy garlic chicken, one pan chicken recipes