Best 7 Creamy Poached Chicken With Asparagus Tips And Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our creamy poached chicken, a tender and succulent dish that exudes elegance and comfort. Perfectly cooked chicken breasts are immersed in a velvety sauce, infused with the flavors of white wine, lemon, and fresh herbs. Asparagus tips, with their vibrant green hue and delicate crunch, add a touch of freshness and vibrancy. Crispy potatoes au gratin, a classic French dish, provide a delightful contrast with their golden-brown crust and creamy, cheesy interior. This harmonious trio of flavors and textures will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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CHICKEN WITH GARLIC POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 bunch medium asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and halved
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the hot baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic around the chicken; reserve the bowl. Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil; leave the potatoes and garlic on the baking sheet.
  • Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the reserved bowl; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven; switch the oven to broil. Toss the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sprinkle everything with the parmesan mixture. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

POACHED CHICKEN



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Gently simmered with onion and garlic, this chicken becomes moist and tender as it absorbs the subtly flavored broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
1 medium onion, halved
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken, breast side down, onion, garlic, and salt in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove chicken from pot, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Let chicken stand until cool enough to handle. Shred meat, and mix with reserved cooking liquid.

BASIC POACHED CHICKEN



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Cooking chicken breasts gently in a flavorful broth makes them moist, tender -- and healthy!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium yellow onion, halved
1 medium carrot, cut into thirds
1 celery stalk, cut into thirds
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 sprigs thyme or parsley
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large, straight-sided skillet or pot, combine all ingredients except chicken; cover with water by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Add chicken and return to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, then cover skillet and remove from heat. Let stand until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove chicken from poaching liquid immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 46 g

CLASSIC POACHED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE (POULE AU POT)



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Provided by Frederic Van Coppernolle

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 carrots, peeled and halved
4 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thoroughly rinsed
1 3 1/2 -pound chicken, left whole
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small onions (about 2 inches in diameter), peeled
4 small turnips (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), peeled and halved
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bouquet garni (sprig of thyme, sprig of parsley, 1 bay leaf and 5 peppercorns tied in cheesecloth)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
1/4 cup sliced chives

Steps:

  • Spread the carrots and leeks across the bottom of a large soup pot. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to the pot. Add the onions, turnips, garlic and bouquet garni. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partly covered, until a leg pulls easily away from the body, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and remove the skin. Detach the legs and wings and separate the drumsticks from the thighs. Remove the breast, discard the bones and slice the meat thinly. Cover and keep warm.
  • Transfer all the vegetables in the pot to a bowl; cover and keep warm. Discard the bouquet garni. Return the pot to high heat and boil until the broth is reduced by half. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour; do not allow to brown. Gradually whisk in 1 cups of the broth, allowing the mixture to thicken. Whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, place a bed of rice or noodles in a large, deep serving dish. Top with the vegetables and then the chicken. Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 570, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1141 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN-ASPARAGUS SKILLET GRATIN



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This all-in-one creamy skillet dinner uses fresh seasonal asparagus and preps in a quick 20 minutes.

Provided by By Becky Rosenthal

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free (skim) milk
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix cubed bread, cheese and 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Line baking dish with half of the bread-cheese mixture; set remaining half aside.
  • In 10- or 12-inch skillet, sauté or steam asparagus until cooked but slightly crisp. Layer asparagus over bread in dish.
  • In same skillet, cook onion in remaining 1/4 cup melted butter until browned. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, cooking and stirring about 5 minutes or until smooth and thick.
  • Stir in cooked chicken; pour over asparagus. Sprinkle evenly with remaining bread-cheese mixture.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until crumbs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHICKEN



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Disrupt your chicken rotation with this one-pot meal of braised breasts with asparagus and potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken-breast halves, split and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced, and well rinsed (4 cups)
1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound very small red potatoes (each 1 inch diameter), halved
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
Dill sprigs, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large, straight-sided ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, skin-side down; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until almost evaporated, 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add chicken, skin-side up; transfer to oven. Roast 15 minutes, then remove and add asparagus; season with salt. Cover and return to oven; roast until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir cream into skillet, then return chicken. Serve, with dill.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON



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A light and low calorie chicken casserole with silky herb sauce, greens and baby new potatoes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 9

500g baby new potato, halved
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
350ml chicken stock
small bunch tarragon
175g asparagus, trimmed
3 tbsp reduced-fat crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
  • Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
  • Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the creamiest results, use full-fat chicken broth and heavy cream.
  • Don't boil the chicken. A gentle simmer will help keep it juicy and tender.
  • Add the asparagus tips during the last few minutes of cooking so they remain crisp.
  • Use a good quality cheese for the potatoes au gratin. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will give you the best flavor.
  • Make sure the potatoes are thinly sliced so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.

Conclusion:

This creamy poached chicken with asparagus tips and crispy potatoes au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the asparagus is crisp, and the potatoes are cheesy and flavorful. You can also experiment with different vegetables, such as broccoli or carrots, or add a different type of cheese to the potatoes au gratin.

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