Chicken with Asparagus & Blue Cheese Sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1
Chicken with Asparagus & Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 whole chicken legs , backs removed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup blue cheese , crumbled
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs asparagus

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
880
Sugar
8g
Fat
65g
This recipe for Chicken with Asparagus & Blue Cheese Sauce is a delightful twist on regular chicken recipes. It has a creamy blue cheese sauce that sets it apart from other chicken dishes. In this recipe, chicken legs are the star of the show. They are coated in flour and lightly fried to make the skin crispy and golden-brown. The asparagus is cooked until tender, and then combined with the chicken to give it a wholesome and nutritious touch. Blue cheese is added on top, and it melts into the sauce to give it a rich and tangy flavor. It makes for an excellent weeknight dinner recipe that can be served with a glass of wine for an elevated dining experience.

Instructions

1.Dredge the chicken legs in the all-purpose flour until coated.
2.Over medium-high heat, add canola oil to a large skillet and cook the chicken legs until they are browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
3.Pour off any excess oil and add in white wine, scraping the skillet’s bottom to get any browned bits.
4.Then, combine condensed cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper and stir until well mixed.
5.Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
6.Let the chicken simmer for around 20-25 minutes.
7.Next, add asparagus to the skillet and continue to cook for another 7 minutes or until the asparagus turns tender.
8.Lastly, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top of the chicken and asparagus and cover the skillet once more.
9.Keep the skillet on low heat for a minute or two until the blue cheese is melted.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for people who are looking for a hearty, flavorful, and filling meal.

The chicken legs are nutritious, and asparagus is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.

The blue cheese adds a creamy texture to the dish, making it even more delectable.

CONS

The cream of chicken soup in this recipe makes it high in sodium.

People who are intolerant to lactose should avoid blue cheese.

Chicken legs with the skin on can be fatty, which is a concern for those watching their calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K.
It has detoxifying effects on the liver and helps in maintaining healthy digestion.
Chicken is a good source of protein. It provides amino acids necessary for building and repairing tissues in the body.

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