Description
This one-pan chicken and fresh asparagus skillet recipe is perfect for busy families seeking a flavorful weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection pair with crisp-tender asparagus spears in a simple garlic lemon sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish combines pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for bright, balanced flavors. Serve straight from the skillet for a cozy family-style presentation that requires just one pan and delivers maximum taste. It’s an easy, wholesome dinner that proves quick meals can be both fresh and satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
5. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the remaining oil, cooking until fragrant
6. Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp
7. Return chicken to skillet, pour lemon juice over top, toss gently to coat, and simmer 1 minute before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: one-pan chicken, fresh asparagus, chicken asparagus skillet, easy family dinner, one-pan recipe, asparagus recipe, weeknight meal