Description
Chicken Baked with Asparagus is a delicious one-pan meal that perfectly combines juicy, tender chicken breasts and vibrant asparagus, all enveloped in a savory garlic-lemon sauce. This dish is not just visually appealing but also simple to prepare, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Enjoy the explosion of flavors while gathering around the table with family and friends for a nutritious meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic with olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the chicken.
- Arrange asparagus around the chicken in the baking dish, drizzling them with additional olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix soy sauce with a dash of lemon juice; pour over the chicken and asparagus.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and asparagus is tender yet crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ~5 oz asparagus
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg