Description
Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese brings together tender chicken, tangy sauce, and crisp asparagus for a delightful meal that takes minutes to prepare and satisfies your dinner craving. Creamy cheese melts perfectly over the top, creating a simple yet memorable dish your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheeses:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare your workspace for a delicious meal.
- Mix ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Arrange 2 chicken breasts on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat each piece with the honey mustard mixture.
- Spread 1 bunch of trimmed asparagus on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the asparagus becomes tender.
- Carefully remove the sheet from the oven. Scatter ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become slightly bubbly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy your perfectly cooked honey mustard chicken with cheesy roasted asparagus.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or tofu if avoiding red meat, ensuring similar cooking times for even results.
- Select fresh, thin asparagus stalks for the most tender texture and fastest roasting.
- Create extra sauce by doubling the honey mustard mixture and reserving half for serving as a delicious drizzle.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg