Simple Practice Lemon Garlic Chicken & Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant one-pan meal with tender chicken, crisp-tender asparagus, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce that cooks in under 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, asparagus, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 (zest of 1, juice of 1) lemon
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature), then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden, not browned.
4. Step 4: Add asparagus to the skillet, stirring to coat in oil, and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender with bright green color.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, add lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken broth, and dried oregano. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, then adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.