Chicken and Asparagus with Cream Dijon Sauce
Cream sauce made with Dijon mustard and sour cream works fabulously with chicken breasts and asparagus.
- Servings
- 4
- Type
- Main Dish, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 4 oz reduced fat sour creamNutrition
- 1 dash ground pepperNutrition
- 1 1/2 tsps or 1 packet dijon mustardNutrition
- 1 dash saltNutrition
- 1 tbsp olive oilNutrition
- 1 tbsp ground tarragonNutrition
- 2 cloves garlic, finely mincedNutrition
- 1 medium onion, finely dicedNutrition
- 4 fl oz dry white wineNutrition
- 1 lb asparagusNutrition
- 1 lb chicken breastNutrition
Directions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer.
- 2Sauté the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
- 3Meanwhile, place the asparagus in a microwave safe bowl with a splash of water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave the asparagus on high until it is just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 4Lower the heat and add the onions. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 5Add wine to the pan, turn heat to medium and reduce the wine until it is almost completely evaporated.
- 6Add chicken broth and reduce it by half. Whisk in the mustard, sour cream, and tarragon and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 7Add the chicken and asparagus to the sauce to heat them for a minute or two.
- 8Transfer the chicken and asparagus to a platter. Sprinkle with a little tarragon if using fresh.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (320 g)
Calories272
Total Fat9.1 g
Saturated Fat3.4 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol76 mg
Sodium157 mg
Total Carbohydrate11.0 g
Dietary Fiber2.9 g
Sugars3.5 g
Protein31.4 g
- Potassium
- 663 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 85
- Protein
- 9.8 g
- Carbs
- 3.4 g
- Fat
- 2.8 g
272kcal
- Protein 50%
- Carbs 18%
- Fat 33%
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