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Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits is for Dinner.

Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits takes 10 minutes to cook.

Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits are:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 precooked chicken sausages, thinly sliced on diagonal
1/2 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup grits or yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Here is how you make Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook sausage until browned, tossing occasionally, 1-2 minutes; transfer to plate. Add asparagus to pan, saute for 1 minute. Add thyme and 1/3 cup water. Cover and steam until asparagus is just tender and water has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Add sausage and lemon juice, toss. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups salted water to a boil (more if you like looser grits), and gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with sausage and asparagus over grits.Makes 2 servingsNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PERIWINKLEJENN.

The nutritional information for Chicken-sausage and asparagus saute over cheese grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 481.3

• Total Fat: 19.5 g
• Cholesterol: 74.7 mg
• Sodium: 577.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 25.2 g