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Easy Asparagus Bacon Chicken Potato Recipe You Need Now

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This asparagus bacon chicken potato is a flavorful one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. It combines fresh asparagus, crispy bacon, tender chicken, and hearty potatoes for a family-friendly meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 slices of bacon chopped
  • 3 cups of diced potatoes about 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crispy then place it on paper towels to drain, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Sauté the diced onion in the bacon fat until tender then add minced garlic and cook it for one more minute.
  4. Move the onion and garlic aside and raise heat to medium-high, then season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika and sear for 3 to 4 minutes each side until browned.
  5. Remove chicken and slice into strips, then add diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until just starting to soften.
  6. Spread half the potatoes in the prepared dish, top with chicken strips, bacon, and asparagus.
  7. Mix heavy cream, chicken broth, and thyme, pour over the layered ingredients in the dish.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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