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lemon garlic chicken with asparagus
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet With Asparagus

Easy to make lemon garlic-flavored chicken breast with asparagus and cherry tomatoes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 316kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even 1⁄2 inch thickness and cut in half
  • 1 lb Asparagus ends trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Lemon juice and zest
  • ¼ Cup Low sodium chicken broth
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh chopped parsley to garnish
  • lemon slices to garnish

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl add chicken, garlic, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of olive oil and stir well to coat.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes, or until almost cooked through. (will finish it together with the rest of the ingredients.)
  • Stir in asparagus, cherry tomatoes, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Lower the heat, place a lid on and cook, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken is tender cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately or divide among 4 glass containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 1193mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1670IU | Vitamin C: 52.6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4.6mg