Description
This Chicken & Asparagus One Skillet Meal is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with fresh asparagus and seasoned with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious meal that comes together in just one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Asparagus: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the asparagus and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender-crisp. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of chicken broth or dry white wine when sautéing the asparagus.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
