Chicken And Asparagus
A quick and healthy chicken and asparagus dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large Pan For sautéing the chicken and asparagus.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast 2 to 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon homemade Italian seasoning or quality store-bought
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour or more as needed
- 1 pound fresh asparagus hard ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon lemon juiced
- 0.5 cup homemade chicken broth or low sodium store-bought
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing each breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Dredge the cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sauté asparagus in olive oil until just tender, then set aside.
- Pan-sear the chicken cutlets until golden brown.
- Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice and chicken broth.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through, adding asparagus back for the last few minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a twist, try adding cherry tomatoes or bell peppers along with the asparagus. Serve with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.