Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

Closeup of chicken with lemon butter and asparagus in a skillet.

There’s nothing better than a one-pot meal for dinner! Combine pan-seared chicken breast with fresh asparagus, and you have a delicious meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Your family will love the buttery sauce covering each bite of this lemon chicken and asparagus, and you’ll love just how simple it is to prepare. Save this Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe for Later and make your weeknights stress-free and delicious!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

Prep Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
8 oz asparagus
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 lemon juiced
1 lemon sliced with seeds removed

Instructions

Slice each chicken in half lengthwise to form two thin filets. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper and set them aside.
Place a nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. When the butter has melted, sear the chicken on each side for two minutes or until browned, then remove it from the pan and set the chicken aside.
Add the remaining butter to the pan and melt it. Toss in the asparagus and saute it for about 5 minutes or until tender.
Add in the minced garlic, toss with asparagus, and cook for 1 minute.
After that, stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for one more minute until heated through.
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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