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Chicken and Asparagus Lemon-Garlic Skillet
A fresh and zesty skillet dish featuring lean chicken breast, asparagus, and a lemon-garlic sauce.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
2
Calories
280
kcal
Equipment
Large skillet
Cutting board and knife
Mixing bowl
Ingredients
2
small boneless skinless chicken breasts
about 8 oz total
10
spears asparagus
trimmed
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
tbsp
olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2
tsp
paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes per side.
Add asparagus and garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in lemon juice and toss everything for 1 more minute. Serve hot.
Notes
Can be topped with fresh parsley for added flavor.
Keyword
high-protein chicken, lemon garlic skillet