Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy honey mustard marinade, baked to perfection with fresh asparagus, and topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Mustard Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mustard mixture over them, turning to coat evenly. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Asparagus: Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Finish the Dish: After 20 minutes, add the asparagus to the baking dish around the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the chicken. Return to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if preferred.
- Swap mozzarella for Swiss or provolone for a different cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
