One-Pan Lemon-Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Parsley Sauce

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One-pan lemon-herb chicken with roasted asparagus, finished with a bright parsley sauce — effortless enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for company. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken thighs, Asparagus, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside. Add asparagus to skillet, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and toss to coat.
  3. Step 3: Cook asparagus 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender, then add garlic and thyme, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Uncover, stir in heavy cream and remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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