Chicken and Asparagus
A healthy and delicious chicken and asparagus dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse asparagus under cold water and trim tough ends.
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add asparagus in the last 5 minutes of cooking; stir gently to combine.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute and squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Pairs well with rice or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, asparagus, healthy dinner, easy recipe
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