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Golden brown chicken pieces and bright green asparagus in a skillet with lemon and garlic.
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High-Protein Asparagus Chicken Skillet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp sal t
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add asparagus and minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with red pepper flakes.
  • Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Serve immediately.