Description
A savory-sweet baked chicken dish topped with melty cheese, served alongside tender roasted asparagus with Parmesan for a flavorful, one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
- For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional), 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- For the asparagus: 1 lb fresh asparagus (trimmed), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard until smooth.
- Place chicken in baking dish, spoon honey mustard sauce over each piece, and bake for 15 minutes.
- While chicken is baking, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from oven, arrange asparagus around it, and return to bake for another 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese over chicken and Parmesan over asparagus.
- Bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Serve hot, spooning extra sauce from the pan over the chicken.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika to sauce for depth of flavor.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or cheddar for a different cheese profile.
- Mix in lemon juice with honey mustard for brightness.
- Roast cherry tomatoes with asparagus for extra color and sweetness.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option—adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
