Wild Asparagus with Mushrooms and Chicken

Name: Wild Asparagus with Mushrooms and Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 handful of mushrooms; 1 handful of green asparagus spears; 1 handful of shredded chicken; 2 garlic cloves; Onion powder; Ground cayenne pepper; Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

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Today I'm making chicken with asparagus and mushrooms, a simple recipe for those days when I want to cook something quick and fuss-free. It uses shredded chicken, garlic, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick. With 5 minutes of prep and 15 of cooking, I have a warm meal ready for lunch or dinner.

I love this combination because the garlic brings so much flavor to the vegetables and the cayenne lets you adjust the heat to your taste. It's an easy twist on classic chicken and mushrooms: green asparagus adds a lovely crunch, and if I have leftover cooked chicken, it's a great way to put it to work without starting a complicated recipe.

For more vegetable ideas, check out my Wild asparagus with Serrano ham and Baked eggplants with tomato and shredded chicken.

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minServes: 1

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe

1 handful of mushrooms
1 handful of green asparagus spears
1 handful of shredded chicken
2 garlic cloves
Onion powder
Ground cayenne pepper
Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

Step by step

Directions

1Wash the asparagus, snap off the woody ends, and place them in a skillet over high heat to cook and get lightly charred.
2Meanwhile, wash and slice the mushrooms, then add them to the skillet.
3Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves and stir them in as well.
4Season to taste with onion powder, cayenne pepper, and pink salt.
5Once the vegetables are soft and tender, add the shredded chicken.
6Stir well and let everything cook together for a couple of minutes so the flavors blend.
7All done! Our wild asparagus with mushrooms and chicken is ready.

Frequently asked questions

Does the shredded chicken need to be already cooked?

Yes, use pre-cooked chicken and shred it before adding it to the skillet. If you're starting from raw chicken, you'll need to cook it through first and factor in that extra time.

Can I prepare the chicken with asparagus and mushrooms without spice?

Yes, just skip the cayenne pepper. The garlic and onion powder bring plenty of savory flavor without any heat.

How should I store leftovers?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge within two hours of cooking and eat them within 1-2 days. If you used chicken from an earlier meal, take into account how long it had already been stored, and only reheat the portion you're about to eat.