Chicken And Asparagus Over Wild Rice Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy Chicken and Asparagus over Wild Rice recipe! The nutty wild rice provides the perfect textural contrast to tender chicken and crisp-tender asparagus. A light, flavorful sauce ties it all together for a sophisticated dish that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for a healthy and impressive meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 347.9 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken And Asparagus Over Wild Rice

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How to Make Chicken And Asparagus Over Wild Rice

  1. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup chopped shallots and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  2. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  5. Add 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed, to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 1 minute.
  7. Transfer asparagus to the bowl with the chicken.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup skim milk until smooth.
  9. Add the cornstarch mixture and 1 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  10. Return the chicken and asparagus to the skillet. Stir to coat with the sauce.
  11. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for another 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  12. Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup wild rice according to package directions.
  13. Serve the chicken and asparagus over a bed of cooked wild rice. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

2g

Carbs

14g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Healthy Vegetables Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Asparagus Number Of Servings