Provence Chicken

When I see our oldest son, we normally talk about different foods we have made. Recently, he told me about his favorite dish. I knew I had to try it especially since it has asparagus in it. Asparagus has been popular in my household since my husband finally tried it. Yes, we wore him down enough to give in to our peer pressure. Hey, it was for a good cause-he should be eating his vegetables. If my children eat their vegetables, then my husband can too.This recipe is seasoned with herb de Provence. It has shallots, asparagus, tomatoes, and topped with Gruyere cheese. I liked it. Good choice, son, good choice.

Provence Chicken
2 tsp olive oil
4 chicken breast
1 Tbsp herbs de Provence
2 Tbsp shallots, chopped fine
10 sweet cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 asparagus, chopped
salt and pepper
4 slices Gruyere cheese

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to broil. 
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken to the pan.
4. Sprinkle the herbs over the chicken and allow the chicken to brown. 
5. Turn the chicken and season other side with a little herbs. 
6. Remove the chicken onto a plate. Set aside.
7. Add the shallots, tomatoes, and asparagus. 
8. Sprinkle a little herbs on top of the vegetables. 
9. Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes.
10. Add the chicken back to the pan.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
12. Allow to cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the asparagus is tender.
13. Transfer the chicken to an oven proof pan. 
14. Top with the vegetables. 
15. Cover with a slice of cheese on top.
16. Place in broiler and cook until the cheese is melted.
17. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe aspired by my son.

One year ago..........................................I made Steak Sandwiches.
Three years ago.....................................I made Oatmeal Crisps.

Did you already know.......................
-To grow asparagus from seeds, it will take three years to harvest.
- An asparagus crop can be harvested for 15 years.
-White asparagus is grown underground so the lack of sun will prevent the vegetable from turning green.