Pan-Seared Lemon-Dill Chicken with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared with fresh lemon and dill, served alongside tender asparagus spears. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 medium lemon
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
12 oz asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp lemon zest
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet, then cook asparagus and garlic for 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Squeeze juice from half the lemon over asparagus, add dill, and toss. Return chicken to skillet, scatter lemon zest over top, and cook for 1 minute more until heated through.