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Chicken with Asparagus and Lemon Crème Fraîche Sauce

A delicious and creamy chicken dish featuring fresh asparagus and a zesty lemon crème fraîche sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup Crème fraîche
  • 1 lemon Juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for cooking
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Chicken and Asparagus
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until smooth.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, pour the crème fraîche mixture over the chicken and asparagus, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 450cal (23%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 35g (70%) Fat: 30g (46%) Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 15g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 100mg (33%) Sodium: 600mg (26%) Potassium: 800mg (23%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: asparagus, chicken, creme fraiche, lemon

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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