Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet

Chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms are sauteed in a garlic and olive oil base. You can add more mushrooms if desired. Serve with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white cooking wine
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

1. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high; stir the parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and wine into the butter mixture. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
2. Add the asparagus; cook and stir until the asparagus is bright green and just starting to become tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook an additional 3 minutes to let the mushrooms release their juice. Serve hot.

Spring Omelet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk (optional)
• 3 spears asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until the asparagus is fairly soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a small bowl; pour over the sauteed vegetables and reduce the heat to medium. While the omelet cooks, lift the edge to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. When most of the egg is cooked, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then fold in half and serve.