Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus Skillet
A deliciously fresh asparagus and chicken skillet meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 259Kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces (rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or baked chicken all work well)
- 1 bunch approx. 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder if needed
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best, but bottled works
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are just tender but still slightly crisp.
- Remove the asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly reduce.
- Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream and lemon juice until smooth. Season
- If using parmesan cheese, stir it in at this point.
- Add the cooked chicken and asparagus back into the skillet.
- Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce and heat through for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Use sour cream for the most stable and creamy sauce.
If using Greek yogurt, keep the heat low and add the lemon juice after removing the pan from heat to prevent curdling. It's easier to stick with sour cream.
Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating leftovers to loosen the sauce.
This recipe works well with rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand.
Nutrition (estimate)
Calories: 259Kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg