Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken and tender asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce that’s both refreshing and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Cook the minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Make the sauce by pouring in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan, coating it well with the sauce.
- Let the dish simmer for a few minutes, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a perfect sear, do not overcrowd the pan and consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and garlic beforehand for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg