Mary berry chicken with asparagus and lemon
This healthy creamy lemon garlic chicken with asparagus comes together in under 30 minutes with just one pan for easy cleanup! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish bursts with flavor (just 7g net carbs!), featuring tender chicken and fresh asparagus bathed in a creamy lemon garlic sauce that’s simply incredible.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 serving 1x
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts, (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp EACH crushed red pepper, salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, (divided)
- 1 pound approximately asparagus, (trimmed and cut in 3rds)
- 1/2 cup onion, (minced)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper, salt & pepper, then heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side before removing from the skillet and setting aside.
- Add butter, onion, and asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender, then add the garlic and cook for just under a minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese until combined, then return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.Taste and adjust salt & pepper as needed; if the sauce is too thick, thin it out with 1/4 cup water, chicken stock, or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving(1/4th the dish)
- Calories: 607kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 546mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 245mg