Dinner’s on in only 20 minutes with this veggie-loaded chicken stir-fry! So simple to whip up and the flavors are unreal! Feel free to throw in your favorite spring veggies.
So many spring-y veggies happening here only the title wouldn’t let me fit ’em all in there….
“My New Favorite Stir-Fry On The Planet” also sums the title up pretty good. But again….mean ‘ol Mr. SEO spoiled the fun.
The problems of a food blogger, I tell you guys… I seriously spend about 10 minutes straight per each recipe I post hemming and hawing over the title.
Example: For this recipe a few weeks back my brain is like hmmm…should I put mixed berry or just triple-berry in the title? Triple berry would be more accurate, but I REALLY like the sound of mixed berry too. And should I have “lemon cream cheese” in there too or would that distract from the berries which are the star of the crepes?
The mind of a perfectionist food blogger can be a disturbing place. Send help over to my family who has to put up with this all day and pretty much every day.
You love it though, Mom. Don’t even deny it.
Now that I’m done rambling about my strange everyday life, let us discuss the spring dinner of your DREAMS.
There’s chicken. There’s rice. There’s asparagus which is my life right now. There’s toasty almonds which I pluck off and eat like candy. There is just absolutely no shortage of the YUM this skillet holds.
Everyone loves stir-fry, right? You’d be a fool not to. I mean, how un-American could you GET if you were a stir fry-hater?
This coming from the girl who spent much of her childhood hating on pizza. What was even WRONG with me?! Please don’t judge. I was a very strange child is all I can ‘figger.
But let’s save that embarrassingly-humiliating story for another day. Or you could just forget I ever said that. Kthanks.
ANYWAYZZ. This stir-fry. People. It’s a panful of healthy springtime dreams. It’s on the menu pretty much weekly around here in the springtime. My veggie-craving soul cannot ever get enough. Neither can my skinny jeans who more than appreciate the healthy stuff for dinner after eating cookies all day. No, I’m joking! Promise.
And uhmm, THE SPEED. We must talk about the speedy-speediness that’s involved in this stir-fry. Granted, pretty much any stir-fry comes together super-quickly, but this one especially.
For reaaaaals, all you’re gonna do is dump the chicken and a boatload of spring veggies in your biggest, heavy-duty skillet and let the stovetop do it’s handy-dandy stove-top magic.
While that’s happening, you should probably get that rice going too. I mean, what is a veggie-loaded chicken stir-fry without a pile of hot rice?! Lonely that’s what it is. And disrespectful to that skillet full of veggies and chicken that are probably wanting a buddy.
Oh, and totally feel free to throw or sub in ALL your springtime veggie into the pan. Stir-fries are totally adaptable to whatever you’re a’cravin.’ Do note though that the toasted almonds on top are NOT optional.
You know what I’m craving right now? My own personal skillet full of this stir-fry. Please and thank you.
On the menu today: A panful of SPRING for realz.
It’s time for a rainbow faceplant.
Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry with Cherry Tomatoes + Toasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-in cubes
- 2 cups asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-in pieces
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 large sweet pepper diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced,
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- Hot rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add chicken asparagus, kale, carrots, pepper, onion, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cherry tomatoes, parsley, cajun, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve stir-fry warm with hot rice.
Just in case you needed some more springtime inspiration…..check these out!
Springtime Veggie Pasta Primavera
Springtime Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh I love this stir fry, Sarah! The flavors are SO perfect for spring! I’ve been eating a lot of asparagus lately, so this is right up my alley. And I love the toasted almonds in here, too…so great for a nice crunch!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle!! This totally sounds right up your alley! You must try it asap. 🙂
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Ooh, all these fresh spring flavors sound divine!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Girl, this stir fry looks awesome! It’s so festive and colorful. I say a big fat YES to asparagus!
Sarah says
Aww thanks Rachelle! And always ALWAYS a yes to asparagus. 😉
CakeSpy says
This looks like the ideal weeknight dinner – spring-y, fresh, and tasty. <3
Sarah says
Thank you! 🙂
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Chicken and almonds that’s great combination. Looks delicious!
Sarah says
Yes they are!! Thanks Ilona. 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
Stir-fries are my favourite! This looks delicious – love all the veggies! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks Jess!!
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
This is the perfect stir fry for spring, so many bright and fun colors, it would be so much fun to eat it, and I love how healthy it is.
Sarah says
Thank you Katalina!!
Annie @Maebells says
Wow! What a beautiful dish! Perfect for a weeknight!
Sarah says
Thank you Annie!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
OK, Sarah, so you win the prize for prettiest meal today!! Looks amazing … perfect for the lighter and healthier spring meals I’m craving right now.
And if this makes you feel better … I hem and haw about post titles, too (a lot!)
Sarah says
You are totally the sweeeeetest, Helen! Thanks so much girlie! xoxo
marcie says
I get very indecisive about my titles, too — it’s terrible! Whatever the title may be, this just looks plain good and plain good for you! Pinned.
Sarah says
Haha right?! So difficult to narrow it down! 😉 Thanks for pinning, Marcie!
Ashley says
haha I hate naming recipes sometimes!! It can be so hard!
This stir fry looks amazing! I have been putting sliced almonds on everything lately!
Sarah says
Ha totally agree, Ashley! Thanks girl!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love all the colors and how veggie packed this stir-fry is! It looks so so pretty and perfect for those busy weeknights!<3
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! xoxo Happy Friday!!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
You crack me up Sarah! That whole SEO thing is totally true. There are so many things that I never understood before food blogging….I seriously thought people just snapped pictures of the food they made.
I told my husband when I first thought about blogging “Babe, it will take an extra 20 minutes out of my day..no big deal.”
Now he comes home to find dishes piled a mile high in the sink…me with my phone in one hand (pinning away) and a wooden spoon in the other…all while asking the baby if I used 1 tbs. of paprika or two because I forgot…basically a crazy person…I mean food blogger 😉
This stir fry is gorgeous! Pinned
Sarah says
Haha oh my gosh, is that ever the TRUTH. I totally did not expect food blogging to take over my life in the way it did, but I’m sure glad it did! I wouldn’t love it any other way. Well, unless the dishes did themselves, that is. LOL. Thanks so much, girlie!!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love stir frys. I even bought a huge wok for myself so I can easily make stir fries that will taste authentic. Love this chicken and asparagus version! Load on the toasty almonds!
Sarah says
Eeee! Jealous that you’ve got a wok now, Nat! I so need to get one of those because I make stir-fry so often!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
I am getting so hungry looking at all of those fresh veggies! I love how they add so much color to this stir fry. The toasted almonds on top are such a smart addition, too!
Sarah says
Thanks Kristine!! Colorful food = Better tasting for sure! 😉
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I love how fresh this dish looks! And 20 minutes to get dinner on the table?! Yes, please!
Sarah says
20-minute fresh spring dinners for the WIN. 😀