Description
A quick and comforting one-pan Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken and crisp asparagus in a luscious lemon-garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 medium Onion (minced)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced onions and asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Add Parmesan cheese if using and stir until melted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, drizzling the sauce over the chicken and asparagus.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and plant-based butter, and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli if preferred.
- For a seafood twist, use shrimp or salmon instead of chicken.
- Add orange zest or fresh herbs like thyme or dill for extra flavor.
- Top with toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for added crunch.
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter, tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg