Chicken with Asparagus Crepes

Would you like a romantic dish and super rich to the cheesy month? These crepes are your best choice!

chicken with asparagus crepes

What do you need? (4 servings):

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2½ cups roasted chicken, shredded
  • 1½ cups Ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 crepes
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 250 grams asparagus, cut into pieces
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 218° C. Grease a large baking dish.
  2. Combine chicken, ricotta cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons herbs, ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well.
  3. Fill crepes with ¼ cup chicken mixture; wound. Arrange the crepes with the opening down in the baking dish.
  4. Bake until filling is hot, about 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and heat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. Add the asparagus and heated for 3 minutes, or until soft.
  7. Add the chicken broth, lemon zest and remaining herbs; simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in rest of the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Divide the crepes in dishes. Bathes with asparagus sauce and serve with additional Parmesan cheese.