Best Ever One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Asparagus

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A vibrant, lemony dish where chicken and asparagus roast together until tender and fragrant—consistently the best one-pan meal for effortless weeknights. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, asparagus, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken and add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring to coat in oil. Top with 2 thinly sliced lemons and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and asparagus is tender with slightly charred edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, discard lemon slices, and serve immediately with the pan juices and roasted asparagus.

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