Chicken with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Asparagus

This dish elevates simple chicken breast into something special: seared until golden, topped with a rich mushroom–shallot red wine sauce, paired with garlic-roasted asparagus, and finished with a drizzle of herb oil for freshness and color.

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts (~150–180 g each)

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

• 150 g mushrooms, sliced

• 1 shallot (or ¼ red onion), finely minced

• 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter

• ½ cup red wine

• ¼ cup chicken stock (optional, for balance)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Asparagus

• 6–8 asparagus spears, trimmed

• 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

For Garnish

• 2 tsp herb oil or basil pesto

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken – Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken over medium heat, 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest before slicing.

2. Cook asparagus – In the same or separate pan, sauté asparagus with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil until tender-crisp. Season lightly.

3. Make the sauce – Heat oil in a pan. Add minced shallot and sauté until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up fond. Reduce until thickened, adding chicken stock if desired for body. Season to taste.

4. Plate – Slice chicken breast and arrange on plate. Spoon mushroom–red wine sauce over top. Serve with asparagus on the side and garnish with herb oil or pesto for brightness.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, approximate)

• Calories: 440 kcal

• Protein: 44 g

• Fat: 18 g

• Carbohydrates: 12 g

• Sodium: 320 mg

Why It Works

• Red wine and shallots create depth and richness that elevates the lean chicken.

• Mushrooms add earthy umami, tying sauce and protein together.

• Asparagus with garlic provides a crisp, fresh counterpoint.

• Herb oil or pesto adds color, fragrance, and a refined finish.

Chicken with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Asparagus (Diabetic Friendly 👍)