Not sure What to Eat with Asparagus? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with asparagus, including tender chicken, juicy steak, zesty pasta, decadent risotto, stuffed peppers, and more!
Asparagus is one of our go to sides because it pairs well with so many dishes. We typically make our Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan with a main course then enjoy both for a couple nights in a row. We love our Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan because it is bright, flavorful, and easy to make.
Below we've rounded up 20 of our favorite recipes that we enjoy with asparagus so you know exactly what to make with asparagus for your next dinner. Now you'll know exactly what to eat with asparagus!
1. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs is an easy recipe that makes the juiciest, tastiest oven-baked barbecue chicken. It only calls for 2 main ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Then just wait for the chicken and asparagus to bake, then enjoy!
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2. Bavette Steak (Broiled Garlic Flank Steak)
Broiled Garlic Flank Steak
Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice! Serve it with asparagus and mashed potatoes or rice for a complete and delicious meal!
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3. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes delicious with asparagus. Our recipe utilizes a quick pan-searing method that results in restaurant-quality succulent fish with perfectly crisp golden skin in no time!
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4. Veggie Pesto Pasta With Zucchini and Asparagus
Veggie Pesto Pasta With Zucchini and Asparagus
Veggie Pesto Pasta is a flavorful, nutritious weeknight dinner that comes together in less than a half hour. This bright and zesty vegetarian dish features al dente pasta, zucchini, and asparagus tossed in herby pesto, lemon juice, and zest.
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5. Cast Iron Chicken Breast With Garlic Butter
Cast Iron Chicken Breast
Cast Iron Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter is an easy, fool-proof way to prepare tender, mouthwatering chicken. It features succulent seasoned chicken breast with an herbed crust, topped with a decadent roasted garlic butter. Once you make chicken breast using our method, you'll never want to make it any other way!
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6. Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto
Truffle Risotto
Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto is a decadent restaurant-worthy Italian dish. It features creamy al dente risotto with sautéed leeks, truffle purée, and a mushroom medley, topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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7. Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers feature a medley of seasoned ground turkey, quinoa, feta cheese, and veggies stuffed in a bell pepper boat. It's a nutritious weeknight recipe and a fantastic way to get protein and vegetables without sacrificing flavor. Just cook the turkey mixture then relax while the bell peppers bake.
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8. Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger is a quick and easy recipe for tender beef patties on the stovetop. It takes just a few minutes to cook these juicy burgers then customize them with your preferred toppings. This will be your favorite way to prepare burgers from now on!
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9. Baked Furikake Salmon
Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
Baked Furikake Salmon is a flavorful, tender salmon dish made with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, garlic powder, and furikake. This umami-packed recipe is surprisingly easy and requires minimal cleanup. Just bake the asparagus while you bake the furikake salmon then enjoy!
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10. Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Cheese Crisps
Creamy Parmesan Polenta With Cheese Crisps
Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Cheese Crisps is a classic Italian recipe featuring velvety polenta topped with herbed frico. This authentic, restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly simple and makes the perfect meal to share with family or friends.
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11. Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet)
Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet)
Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet) is a crispy golden chicken cutlet that makes a great lunch or dinner. This Japanese staple is commonly served with rice, vegetables, and tonkatsu sauce. Just pop the asparagus in the oven while you cook the chicken.
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12. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a crispy and delicious asparagus pairing. These fritters have the perfect blend of savory and sweet ingredients with lots of texture. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture.
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13. Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders is an easy, shareable one-pan recipe filled with fresh turkey, pesto, swiss, and honey on sweet Hawaiian rolls. All you need is a cast iron skillet or baking sheet and a few ingredients to make these simple sliders.
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14. Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon is a tender dish dressed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. It is a perfect low-effort meal that only requires a handful of ingredients! Make it with roasted asparagus for a complete and nutritious dinner.
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15. Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in richly flavored teriyaki sauce. This restaurant quality chicken takes just 20 minutes to make and is the perfect lunch or light dinner. Enjoy with parmesan asparagus for a rich flavor medley.
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16. BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers feature tender, slow cooked pulled chicken dressed in tangy BBQ sauce with crunchy coleslaw on buttery brioche buns. Enjoy them for an easy weeknight dinner or barbecue with a tasty veggie like asparagus.
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17. Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are a rich and creamy side featuring homemade miso butter, garlic, and sage. Enjoy these crowd-pleaser potatoes next time you make asparagus, you won't be disappointed!
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18. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a mouthwatering meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella cooked in tomato sauce. Make this flavor-packed dish with minimal effort.
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19. Hamachi Kama (Broiled Yellowtail Collar)
Broiled Yellowtail Collar
Hamachi Kama are broiled to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender interior. Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness then dip each bite in soy sauce or yuzu ponzu. The best part is this restaurant-quality dish only takes 15 minutes to make.
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20. Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken is an impressive chicken dinner recipe fit for weeknights and gatherings alike. Chicken thighs are baked in a sweet and tangy fig balsamic glaze with herbs, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone. This rich dinner pairs perfectly with our roasted parmesan asparagus.
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20 Tasty Dishes to Eat With Asparagus
Not sure What to Eat with Asparagus? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with asparagus, including tender chicken, juicy steak, zesty pasta, decadent risotto, and more.
Servings: 2
Calories: 764kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup high-quality salted butter room temperature
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice chopped (Italian flat leaf parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano, chives)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil avocado, sunflower, grapeseed oil
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
Garlic Butter
- Prepare oven - Heat oven to 400°F. Tear off a square of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap a whole bulb of garlic.
- Prepare garlic - Remove the paper on the outside of the garlic bulb to reveal the individually-wrapped cloves. Slice off about a quarter inch off the top off the garlic bulb so the raw cloves are exposed. Place the garlic cut side up on the aluminum foil and drizzle the cloves with olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly in the aluminum foil.1 garlic bulb, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Roast - Place the aluminum foil-wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and place it on the middle rack in the oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove roasted garlic - Allow the garlic to cool then use a small fork, chopsticks, or your hands to remove the cloves. To use your hands, pinch the bottom of the bulb with your fingers and squeeze in an upward motion to push out the garlic.
- Mix ingredients - Add the butter and roasted garlic to a bowl. Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until smooth. Alternatively, use a mixer with a paddle or a food processor until smooth. Fold in freshly cracked pepper, finely chopped herbs, and lemon zest, if desired.½ cup high-quality salted butter,freshly ground black pepper,1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice,1 teaspoon lemon zest½ cup high-quality salted butter, freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Chicken
- Heat oven - Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Pound chicken - Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or fist to an even ½ to ¾ inch thickness.2 chicken breasts
- Season chicken - Use a paper towel to dry the chicken breasts on both sides. Rub the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper on both sides, or season to taste.2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sear chicken - Heat about a tablespoon of avocado oil or high-heat cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the cast iron skillet is hot and the oil shimmers, add the chicken. Sear chicken on one side until golden, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and immediately transfer the skillet to the oven and cook on the middle rack for 10-13 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Rest - Add a pat of the room temperature garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon juice to the top of each chicken breast. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.lemon juicelemon juice
Notes
Top Tips
- The Herbed Garlic Butter makes a half cup, you can save the rest for later or use for multiple breasts.
- Make the butter the day before to streamline this recipe.
- If your breasts are different thicknesses, tenderize them to make them the same thickness. This will ensure they cook evenly all the way through.
- Be sure to let the chicken rest after cooking. This keeps the chicken juicy.
- Drizzle any leftover juices from the skillet onto the chicken when you serve it for extra flavor!
- Refrigerate leftover cast iron chicken breast for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. To reheat the chicken, let it temper on the kitchen counter for 10 minutes, then reheat it in a covered pan with cooking oil over low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1601IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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