Chicken Asparagus Skillet (Healthy 1-Pan Dinner!)
A handful of simple ingredients combine in this easy chicken asparagus recipe, made of golden chicken, tender asparagus, and a luscious garlic lemon cream sauce that's light but still feels decadent. The ultimate low-effort, one-pan meal that'll be on the table in less than 30-minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¾ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds asparagus, about 2 bunches, woody ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a large 11-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the chicken pieces in one even layer.
- Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and cook until one side is golden, about 5 minutes. Flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until both sides are golden. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, then to the same pan add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the garlic. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits left on the bottom of the pan. Add the cream, then simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the asparagus and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, then cook for 3-5 minutes or until the asparagus reaches the desired doneness.
- Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, and stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve alone, atop rice or cauliflower rice, or tossed with pasta of choice.
Notes
- Nutrition information calculated using chicken breasts.
- For more ingredients & substitutions see the blog post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 1360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2089IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 6mg
