Chicken Bacon Mushroom Alfredo over Asparagus Ribbons

The perfect meal when you are craving a good ol’ fashion comfort food but not wanting the carb coma! This delicious version replaces pasta with seasonal asparagus, leaving you wondering why you ever wanted the noodles…

Embracing ‘one size fits all’ meals! I’m sure we all have had the experience of trying to cook a meal for a group, only some are of various ages and palettes, dietary restrictions or a host of other preferences. It can become exhausting to cook what feels like 5 meals for one occasion, not to mention the look of the dishes in the sink afterwards! This meal was inspired by just that conundrum. Trying to cut back on carbs without losing the taste of a good Italian meal can come at a challenge-gluten free noodles can get quite expensive, you can only eat so many zoodles, and eating healthy shouldn’t sacrifice flavor!

Crowd pleasing without the mess. Using one skillet to cook the bacon, chicken and asparagus separates out the proteins for serving preferences while keeping the dish count down. The alfredo sauce is hard to beat-a classic favorite, taking the center of attention here as the neutral common ground. I like to add broth to my sauce to stretch it out a bit without relying on more cream alone, but this can be done with your own discretion. I’m also a sucker for a dash of crushed red pepper, but in the name of crowd pleasing, I added mine individually. Throw a pot of water on for some pasta, serve it all up with a loaf of garlic bread and fresh Caesar salad, and you have a delicious meal sure to check the boxes for every eater!

Finding yourself with tons of asparagus to use up? Check out these additional recipes:

Asparagus and Mint Salad with Pickled Radishes

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Walnut Pesto

It’s always fun to see the ways you use this recipes for your own creations! Please comment below, follow on Facebook and share with others! How else do you use your asparagus? Love to hear from you!

Chicken Bacon Mushroom Alfredo over Asparagus Ribbons

Hannah

A delicious take on the classic comfort food! Perfect for those nights with picky eaters-no need to create another meal, just throw on some pasta as well!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2

Equipment

• 2 Skillets
• Saucepan
• Kitchen knife
• Vegetable Peeler
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/3 cup Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup Sliced Portabella Mushrooms
• 1 bunch Asparagus (about 6 inches in diameter)
• 4 pieces Bacon
• 2 medium Chicken Breasts
• Parmesan for serving
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Using a vegetable peeler, slice asparagus into ribbons and place in mixing bowl.
• In heated skillet, lay bacon strips and cook. Place on paper towel to dry, leaving some of the grease in the pan.
• In skillet used for bacon, add chicken breasts, cooking in the remaining grease, and season with a pinch of Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, flipping halfway through and seasoning both sides.
• While chicken is cooking, in another skillet, heat oil and add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for about a minute until fragrant. Turn heat lower and add heavy cream and cream cheese. Add in mozzarella, stirring frequently until it thickens. Slowly add broth a bit at a time to stretch sauce, but not dilute.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In skillet, toss asparagus to lightly sauté, about 3 minutes. Once asparagus is tender, plate, topping with sliced chicken breast, alfredo sauce, crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese.

Keyword Asparagus, Healthy, Keto