One-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Asparagus Skillet
This one-pot creamy lemon chicken asparagus skillet features tender chicken breasts and vibrant asparagus in a luscious lemon cream sauce, perfect for an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and add lemon zest. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic, or serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.