Cooking with Better Homes and Gardens: Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper

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Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper Start to Finish: 20 minutes

photo via Better Homes and Garden online

Ingredients:

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed

1 small yellow summer squash, halved crosswise and cut in 1/2-inch strips

4 green onions, cut in 2-inch pieces

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet cook chicken and bacon over medium-high heat 12 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Carefully add broth; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180 degrees F).

2. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe 2-quart dish combine asparagus, squash, and 2 Tbsp. water. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on 100% power (high) 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once. Transfer to plates. Drizzle cooking liquid; top with chicken, bacon, and onions. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories320, Total Fat (g)18, Saturated Fat (g)6, Monounsaturated Fat (g)7, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3, Cholesterol (mg)134, Sodium (mg)626, Carbohydrate (g)5, Total Sugar (g)2, Fiber (g)2, Protein (g)32, Vitamin C (DV%)13, Calcium (DV%)5, Iron (DV%)18, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

This Recipe is via Better Homes and Gardens Online