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Chicken & Asparagus

This delectable Chicken and Asparagus dish is smothered in a gorgeous garlicky silky sauce. So tasty no leftovers guaranteed.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

01/13/2021
5 from 9 votes
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Serves: 4
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
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This recipe for creamy Chicken & Asparagus is simple and delicious. The perfect dinner for special occasions or any day of the week!

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I love chicken dishes because they’re always something everyone can agree on. Plus, it tastes great and it’s so quick and easy to make.

Being on a Keto diet, I tend to eat a lot of green vegetables and cream sauces. In this recipe, the asparagus gets added at the end to keep it crisp and the silky cream sauce is just fantastic.

If you like the sounds of this dish why not try my Creamy Mushroom Chicken or Creamy Chicken & Bacon With Mushrooms. You will not be disappointed.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Crushed garlic flavors the dish without overpowering it.
  • The stock adds a savory element to the sauce and cuts the richness.
  • The cream in the sauce adds a silky texture to the dish.
  • Adding the asparagus stems and tips in steps keeps it crisp and stops it from overcooking.

The Benefits Of Asparagus

Asparagus is high in folic acid and a good source of fiber, thiamin, potassium, and vitamins A, B6, and C.

Asparagus Guide

Whether you’re buying it in season or not, here’s what to look for when you’re buying fresh asparagus.

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  • Choose Perfect Buds – The tips are the star of the show and have the best flavor, so be sure they’re firm, compact, and deep green.
  • Look For Plump Firm Stalks that release juice when pricked with a fingernail.
  • Choose Vibrant Colors – Whether it’s green, purple, or white, Make sure the color is strong and not faded.
  • For Even Cooking choose stalks that are similar in size and thickness.

Making It Keto Friendly

To make this recipe keto-friendly, just use all heavy or whipping cream instead of the stock and cut the flour from the recipe (you can also add a chicken stock cube to cut the richness and add a savory element without using stock which thins out the sauce). Cream with a high-fat content will thicken on its own as it cooks.

What Cream Is Best

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As this recipe uses a roux (a flour and butter mixture) to thicken the sauce you can use any cream you like. If you prefer a rich sauce, go with heavy cream.

Making A Low Fat Version

If you’re trying to be healthy or watching calories go with low-fat cream or fat-free half and half. You can also replace the butter with a low-fat margarine or butter spread.

How to Make Chicken & Asparagus

  1. Trim the asparagus stalks & tips then set them aside separately.
  2. Combine butter and flour in a small bowl.
  3. Season and brown the chicken until golden.
  4. Add onion and garlic, cook, until softened
  5. Pour in the stock and simmer.
  6. Add cream and flour mixture until it dissolves.
  7. Add the asparagus and cook another minute.
  8. Season and serve!

Ingredients for Asparagus chicken

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Step by Step Instructions

Combine butter and flour in a small bowl.

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Season and fry the chicken until browned, set aside.

chicken cooking in a pan

Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened.

inions and garlic cooking in a pan

Pour in stock and simmer.

chicken stock being added to the onion and garlic

Add the cream and flour and butter mixture, stir until dissolved.

cream being poured into the pan with the stock mixture

Add the chicken and asparagus stems.

the chicken and asparagus stems added to the pan with the sauce

Add parsley and cook for two minutes.

the chopped parsley added to the pan with the chicken mixture

Add the asparagus and cook for another minute.

Thicker asparagus may need to cook longer so cooking times may vary. Test for tenderness before serving.

the asparagus tips added to the pan with the chicken mixture

Season to taste, serve and enjoy!

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Make ahead and Freezing Instructions

  • Refrigerate the cooked chicken and asparagus in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • Freeze the dish for up to three months. When reheating stir the sauce frequently to avoid curdling.

Erren’s top tips

  • Be sure to taste and season well before serving. There is nothing worse than a bland sauce.
  • Thicker asparagus may need to cook longer so cooking times may vary.
  • Hold the asparagus end to end and bend it until it breaks, it will snap at the right point so there will be no woody end.  Doing it this way will ensure that you never cut off too much or too little.  Your asparagus won’t be uniform in size, but it will be tender.

Other Great Chicken Dishes

  • Chicken Mushroom Alfredo
  • Chicken with Sherry Mushrooms Sauce
  • Chicken Francaise
  • Chicken Korma
  • Katsu Curry

FAQs

Can you eat the entire asparagus?

You can eat the whole spear apart from the woody stem at the bottom. If you gently bend the asparagus so it bows out away from you it will snap in the right place, giving you the best part.

What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus?

The healthiest way to eat asparagus is steamed, however, you can also eat it raw. Remember any vegetable loses nutrients when boiled.

Why do you trim asparagus?

Whether you like your asparagus thick or thin it’s always important to trim the pale ends off of each stalk, they tend to be woody and tough. If you bend each stalk until it snaps in half this is a good test to find the tender parts of the whole stick.

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Chicken and Asparagus

This delectable Chicken and Asparagus dish is smothered in a gorgeous garlicky silky sauce. So tasty no leftovers guaranteed.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 8 ounces asparagus trimmed
  • 6 skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • fresh parsley (a good handful, chopped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (double cream, half and half, or whipping cream)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove the tips of the asparagus and set aside. Cut the stems into bite-size pieces and set aside.
  • Mix the butter and flour together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt & black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken until brown.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Pour over the stock, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then the cream and flour mixture. Mix until the flour mixture dissolves into the sauce. Add the asparagus stems and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the aspargus tips and cook another minute (Thicker asparagus may need to cook longer so cooking times may vary).
  • Taste for seasoning and season with salt & pepper as needed before serving. Serve on rice or with the side of your choice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 370 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Marianne T Avatar
    Marianne T
    04/27/2025

    This was delicious. I made a couple of changes. I didn’t have cream so I used whole milk. I used Himalayan salt (instead of regular). Put a smidgin shake of cayenne in the dish and the smallest dash of saffron. Also, put a shake of parmesan over the dish. Delish!!

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      Erren’s Kitchen
      04/28/2025

      That all sounds delicious!! So glad you loved the recipe! Thank you, Marianne!

      Reply
  2. PJ BELL Avatar
    PJ BELL
    11/11/2021

    Thank you so much Erren for this super delicious recipe. I made it tonite and my husband and I absolutely loved it! I made it exactly as written ….. except to customize it to our tastes I added a pinch of crushed red peppers and about 1 cup of pearl mushrooms I had on hand and a tbsp of capers. This tasty and easy to put together recipe is every bit of delicious and picture perfect as promised and more. I loved how the sauce thickened just perfectly and the 8 point recipe summary you included on how to make the recipe. Well done Erren and I look forward to making many more of your delicious recipes.

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      Erren’s Kitchen
      11/12/2021

      Thank you so much, I’m so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  3. GRETCHEN Avatar
    GRETCHEN
    07/27/2021

    I made this recipe last night for my family and boyfriend. It was a hit!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      07/27/2021

      That’s so great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy
    05/08/2021

    This was a hit in our house! Quick, easy and very tasty dish!

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      Erren Hart
      05/08/2021

      Yay! Love to hear that 🙂

      Reply
  5. Marrisa Avatar
    Marrisa
    04/19/2021

    This was easy an delicious. I used light butter and fat free half and half to cut back on he fat content. Yummy!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      04/19/2021

      That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe so much! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
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    Heather Y
    03/31/2021

    Turned out great even though I’m one of those people that only uses a recipe as a “reference”. Will make it again

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/31/2021

      I’m so glad to hear you liked it so much! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sally Avatar
    Sally
    03/24/2021

    This was absolutely incredible! Thank you for the recipe! I’ll be adding it to my favorites.

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/24/2021

      Wonderful, Sally! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Holly Avatar
    Holly
    02/20/2021

    I can’t tell you how much my family enjoyed this! Thanks, Erren!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      02/20/2021

      I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Shelly Avatar
    Shelly
    01/14/2021

    Made this last night. It was fantastic (as always)! Thanks Erren!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/15/2021

      I’m so pleased you liked it Shelly 🙂

      Reply
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