Spring Chicken and Asparagus Ragu

Enjoy a bright chicken and asparagus ragu with fresh herbs and savory flavor.

Adapted from Martha Stewart Living

Leeks, asparagus and peas remind us of spring!

Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 
1 hour
Cook time:
30 minutes

Ingredients

Amount

Ingredient

1 tbsp

olive oil

1¾ cups

chicken stock

1¼ lb

chicken

To taste

salt

4

plum tomatoes

4

spring carrots

1

leek

1 cup

peas

As needed

fresh parsley

½ lb

asparagus

As needed

egg noodles

To taste

black pepper

Insructions

Remove skin from chicken breasts or thighs and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes total.

Add stock, tomatoes, and carrots, bring to a boil, and cover. Cook on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Add leeks, asparagus, and peas and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 more minutes.

Meanwhile, pull chicken from bone, and shred into large bit-size pieces. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve on top of egg noodles. (Add a little grated parmesan cheese if desired.)