Best Chicken With Asparagus And Almonds Recipes

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MOJITO CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil cooking spray
2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup rum
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.

ALMOND CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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A wonderful recipe full of nutrients from the bed of spinach and protein from the chicken. This dish combines several flavors for a great tasting lunch or dinner. Adapted from a popular weight loss tracking website.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups asparagus tips, diagonally cut
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Steam the asparagus tips for 2 minutes or until crisp but tender.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, curry, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
  • Add the steamed asparagus, chicken, bell peppers, cilantro and almonds. Toss to coat with dressing. Serve on fresh spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 221.1, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25

CHICKEN, WITH ASPARAGUS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut up
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, minced
1/2 to 1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to no more than 3 inches long
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped parsley to garnish

Steps:

  • Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a large casserole dish, brown the chicken pieces a few at a time. Add the shallots and white wine. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the asparagus is tender.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with almond and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1473 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh tarragon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 bunches thick asparagus, bottom half peeled and ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 heads Bibb lettuce, roughly chopped
1 large bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed
6 radishes, thinly sliced
8 ounces skinless, boneless smoked chicken, diced
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Pulse the parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and mustard in a mini food processor to make a coarse paste. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise and olive oil; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the salad: Prepare a large bowl of salted ice water. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over low heat, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate and let cool. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water; let cool. Drain again and pat dry; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the lettuce, watercress, radishes, chicken, goat cheese, parsley and half of the toasted almonds to the bowl. Drizzle with about half of the dressing and season with salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds and serve with the remaining dressing.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN & ALMONDS



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Make and share this Asparagus Chicken & Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup blanched almond
2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sherry wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 lb canned asparagus, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • Sauté chicken 3 to 5 minutes until golden.
  • Stir in ginger, almonds and vegetables and stir fry another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Combine stock, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Stir into skillet until bubbling.
  • Fold in asparagus, reheat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 1116.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.7

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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You can greet guests with a taste of springtime when this chicken and asparagus casserole is on the menu. It bakes in just half an hour. People savor the rich cheesy sauce, and it freezes well, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 to 5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, milk, pimientos, soy sauce, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in cheese until melted., In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, asparagus and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS



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With its pretty presentation and sensational flavors, this rich asparagus stuffed chicken makes any meal feel special. -Louise Ambrose, Kingston, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 fresh asparagus spears
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 fresh sage leaves
2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in butter and oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

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