Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus (30 Minutes!)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus (30 Minutes!)
Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus is a skillet dish where seasoned chicken breasts are browned and then set aside while vegetables cook briefly in butter. Minced garlic and onions soften alongside asparagus, releasing aromatic notes. Adding heavy cream and lemon juice creates a tangy cream sauce that coats the chicken when it is returned to the pan to finish cooking. Parmesan cheese adds a subtle savory richness to the sauce.
The asparagus pieces maintain slight crispness due to the short cooking time, contrasting the tender chicken breast. The seasoning includes Italian herbs and crushed red pepper, balancing mild spice with freshness. The sauce thickens with gentle simmering, coating each bite well.
This dish is suitable for a quick weeknight dinner, combining protein and vegetable in one pan. It pairs well with rice or pasta to soak up the cream sauce or can be served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp EACH crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp EACH salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut in 3rds)
- 1/2 cup onion (minced)
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper, salt & pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter onion, and asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for just under a minute.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water, chicken stock or broth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1/4th the dish) | |
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1184mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2040IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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