Creamy Asparagus & Chicken Sandwich

Name: Creamy Asparagus & Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 30

4.7 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)

30 min prep

6 servings

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9 ingredients

When asparagus is in season, this creamy asparagus chicken sandwich makes for a delicious lunch or dinner. Steamed asparagus is pureed and stirred into creamy ricotta to create a tasty pale green dressing for the...

1½ cups asparagus stems, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless chicken breasts (See Chef Tips)
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
2 French baguettes, each cut into 3 pieces
1 cup baby spinach, packed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

515 cals

Fat

15 g

Saturated Fat

6 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

6 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Sugar

6 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

39 g

Sodium

836 mg

Directions

In a large saucepan, cover asparagus stems with water. Bring to a boil and cook until stems are very tender, about 10-15 min.
In a blender, combine asparagus stems with ½ cup cooking water. Puree until smooth. If needed add more cooking water to puree. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese and ricotta.
In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and chicken. Cook through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Chop chicken into small cubes. In a medium bowl, combine chicken with celery and asparagus-ricotta puree.
Divide the spinach between each sandwich and top with the asparagus chicken salad.

Chef Tips

If on a bland diet, the following ideas are helpful:
1. Poach the chicken breasts in a little broth instead of sautéing in oil
2. Use white flour baguette to build the sandwich
3. Wilt the spinach. Use about 2 cups to do this, as it will shrink mightily. It’s very easy: Just pour boiling water over the baby spinach, then gently squeeze out any excess water with paper towels.

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