One Pot Lemon Chicken and Asparagus
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
48 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Lemon Chicken and Asparagus
Description
This recipe begins by searing chicken breasts in olive oil in a cast iron skillet to create a browned exterior. Thin lemon slices, garlic cloves, and oregano are then added to the pan, contributing brightness and herbal aroma. The pan is transferred to a 400-degree oven to finish cooking the chicken and infuse flavors.
As the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature, asparagus cut into strips is added to the skillet to cook alongside the chicken, allowing it to soften but maintain slight firmness. The result is a harmonious combination of juicy, cooked chicken with mellow lemon and garlic notes alongside fresh, tender asparagus.
The meal is served immediately and pairs well with salad, rice, or steamed vegetables, providing a balanced plate. Cooking entirely in one pot simplifies cleanup and keeps the flavors melded together.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 asparagus woody parts trimmed and then cut into 1" strips, bunch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat cast iron pan on stove on medium high.
- Add olive oil to hot pan and heat until shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan and brown.
- Remove from stove and add lemon, garlic and oregano into pan.
- Cook in oven until chicken reaches 155 degrees internally, about 25 minutes.
- Add asparagus to pan.
- Continue to heat until asparagus is soft and chicken has reached internal temperature of 175 degrees, about another 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately with salad, rice, or vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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