Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, paired with roasted asparagus and gooey melted cheese, create a flavorful and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the chicken:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
For the asparagus:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Mix mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken with the mixture.
- Prepare asparagus: Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake chicken and asparagus for 20–25 minutes. Add cheese to asparagus for the last 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve: Serve chicken with asparagus and pan juices.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a different texture or Swiss cheese for a sharper taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
