One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus
Tender chicken breasts and crisp asparagus come together in a creamy lemon sauce enriched with Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Bright lemon balances the rich, Alfredo-like sauce, making this one-pan dish a quick, comforting choice for a spring weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Cover the chicken breast with plastic wrap and pound it with a meat mallet until 3/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the asparagus to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until bright green and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
Juice the lemon and slice it into wedges.
- 7
Add the lemon juice, whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet.
- 8
Simmer over medium-high heat, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Add the chicken and asparagus back to the skillet. Simmer until heated through and the sauce reaches the desired consistency, about 1 minute. Serve with the lemon wedges.
- Calories 414.66 kcal High 21%
- Protein 40.23 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 7.73 g 3%
- Total Fat 23.47 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 11.37 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.54 mg High 48%
- Sodium 224.54 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 3.53 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 230.66 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 312.66 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 71.78 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 21.37 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 414.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 414.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus healthy?
- One Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 414.66 calories and 40.23 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.54 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.37 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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