Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken with Asparagus - This delicious and cream-less Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken is prepared in a skillet with a flavorful garlicky basil sauce and asparagus spears.
Servings : 4to 5 Serves
Prep Time 5mins
Cook Time 40mins
Total Time 45mins
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
2tablespoonsolive oil
8skinless, boneless chicken thighs
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2tablespoonGourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil
FOR THE CREAM SAUCE
1can (12 ounces)low fat evaporated milk
1.5tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonGourmet Garden Stir-In Garlic Paste, or to taste
1tablespoonGourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil, or to taste
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1-poundfresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (break off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus)
Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried 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 the prepared sauce to the hot skillet and bring to a boil.
Stir in prepared asparagus, place the chicken back in the pan, and lower heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and 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.