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A golden brown chicken and bright green asparagus skillet seasoned with lemon and garlic
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Quick and Easy Chicken and Asparagus Skillet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Sauté chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Toss in the asparagus pieces and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp and bright green.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce slightly and coat the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.