Chicken & Asparagus with Melted Gruyere
Recipe from EatingWell

For this elegant dish, boneless chicken breast and asparagus are smothered in a luxurious white-wine sauce with just the right amount of melted Gruyere cheese. Tarragon and lemon add a delicious light flavor that is perfect with asparagus.


Chicken & Asparagus with Melted Gruyere


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8  ounces  asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  reduced-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons plus 1/4 cup  all-purpose flour, dividedOn Sale
  • 4    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  canola oilOn Sale
  • 1    shallot, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  white wineOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  reduced-fat sour creamOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon driedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  shredded Gruyere cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and steam for 3 minutes. Uncover, remove from the heat and set aside.
2.
Whisk broth and 2 teaspoons flour in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
3.
Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and dredge both sides in the flour, shaking off any excess.
4.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed to prevent scorching. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Add shallot, wine and the reserved broth mixture to the pan; cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sour cream, tarragon, lemon juice and the reserved asparagus until combined. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top of each piece of chicken, cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition information
Calories 306, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 298 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, Potassium 343 mg. Daily Values: Calcium 25%. Exchanges: Starch 0.5,Lean Meat 4,Fat 0.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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