Easy Zesty Chicken Asparagus Delight
A quick and flavorful chicken and asparagus dish with a zesty lemon and garlic kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the asparagus pieces, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.