Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken with Asparagus
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 : 4 to 5 Serves
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 skinless , boneless chicken thighs
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil
FOR THE CREAM SAUCE
- 1 can (12 ounces) low fat evaporated milk
- 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Stir-In Garlic Paste , or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil , or to taste
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1- pound fresh 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.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 11
Nutrition
Serving: 2 thighs + Asparagus | Calories: 363 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 46 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 214 mg | Sodium: 203 mg | Potassium: 782 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 910 IU | Vitamin C: 6.4 mg | Calcium: 48 mg | Iron: 4.4 mg | Net Carbs: 4 g
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