Enticing Chicken and Asparagus Dish
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this delightful chicken and asparagus recipe. Featuring tender, juicy chicken paired with crisp asparagus and zesty lemon garlic sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, it’s a family favorite that guarantees smiles around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and trim the asparagus by snapping off tough ends.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and asparagus to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until asparagus is bright green but still crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and cook for another minute to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg