Description

This Bright & Easy Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus features juicy chicken breasts, crisp asparagus, and a tangy lemon garlic sauce for simple weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil), chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and chopped herbs

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering

3. Add chicken and sear undisturbed until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side

4. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm

5. Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant

6. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet

7. Stir in chopped herbs and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened

8. Add asparagus to the pan and cook until crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes

9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top, cooking together for another minute

10. Serve chicken and asparagus with extra sauce and garnish with fresh herbs

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

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