Dinner for 4
Creamy Lemon Chicken Asparagus
$10.65for 435 minServes 4
Floured chicken and asparagus simmer in broth, half-and-half, mustard, and lemon until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Asparagus, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1.3 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $4.58Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.65 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
$2.66 per serving$10.65 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 lemon
Steps
- Trim the asparagus, cut the lemon in half, and mix the flour with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoned flour.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
- Add the broth, asparagus, mustard, and juice from half the lemon, then cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half and cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Grate the remaining lemon zest over the chicken before serving.
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