Sautéed Chicken and Asparagus with Lemon Zest

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Tender chicken breast and crisp asparagus brightened with fresh lemon and herbs, ready in under 20 minutes. This American-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 6 oz cubed chicken breast and 2 minced garlic cloves, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 oz trimmed and cut asparagus to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

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