One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

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A simple yet elegant dinner with juicy chicken breasts and tender asparagus, roasted in a single pan with bright lemon and garlic flavors. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tsp dried thyme to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, nestling it among asparagus, then pour 1/2 cup chicken broth around the chicken and asparagus. Arrange 1 lemon slice around the perimeter.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and asparagus is tender.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with pan juices.

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