Creamy Baked Chicken and Asparagus
A rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and a velvety garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Pat chicken dry and season with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
Arrange chicken in the center and place asparagus around the edges.
Whisk remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and half the Parmesan in a bowl.
Pour sauce over chicken and asparagus. Bake 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and parsley. Serve.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra moisture.
Adjust oven rack to the middle position for even browning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours of cooking.