Chicken and Asparagus

I'm always on the hunt for easy dinners. By the time we all get home - one moment of indecision can lead to dinner on the table by 7:30 or later. We use the crock pot when we can - but the dinner in 30 minutes or less is always welcome. From A Saucy Kitchen via BuzzFeed.

One Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
• 1 pound asparagus stalks ends trimmed and then cut in half
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 zest of lemon
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley roughly chopped + more for garnishing

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic cling wrap and pound them down to make them even in thickness. This will help the chicken cook evenly and make for more tender chicken. If your breasts are extra thick you can also just cut/slice them in half. Place the flour, salt & pepper in a shallow dish and gently toss the chicken breasts to coat in flour.
2. In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bring to a medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the chicken to the skillet and cook each side for about 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Once cooked remove the chicken and place on a paper towel lined plate. Set aside while you cook the asparagus.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Add the asparagus stalks and sauté for a minute. Add the garlic and sauté another minute longer until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl or cup whisk together the lemon juice and mustard until fully mixed. Pour into the skillet with the asparagus along with the chicken stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and then reduce down to a simmer. Cover and let cook another 3-4 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
5. Stir in the parsley and then add the chicken back to the pan and rotate the breasts to coat in the liquids. Taste the sauce and season with more salt & pepper as needed.