Description
Chicken and asparagus unite in this quick, flavorful dish, delivering a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh asparagus
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil; pour over the seasoned chicken.
- Arrange trimmed asparagus around the chicken on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - Substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli for variety. - Add spices like paprika or lemon zest to enhance flavors.