One-Pot Lemon-Herb Chicken and Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs simmered with tender asparagus in a bright lemon-herb sauce, ready in 32 minutes with minimal cleanup. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, asparagus, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken and add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 bunch trimmed asparagus to the skillet. Stir to coat in oil.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1 cup chicken broth around the chicken, add 1 lemon juiced and 1 lemon zested, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and asparagus is tender.

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