Creamy, bright, herby, and lemony, this recipe screams SPRING! Lemon Dill Sauce Chicken and Asparagus is Dill-licious! (yep, I just did that!) This is such an easy one-pan skillet recipe. It has seared chicken in a light and creamy sauce delicately flavored with garlic, lemon and fresh dill. Then it’s loaded with fresh and bright Spring asparagus. Yum!
I keep hoping my kids will eat Asparagus!
Full disclosure, my kids hate asparagus. I really don’t know why! It tastes fantastic, you can eat it with your fingers, and asparagus is sooooo good for you! So for now, I keep making it, hoping that they will one day love it. In the meantime, more for me!
Asparagus has fiber and protein (4g each in 1 cup cooked) plus potassium, vitamins A, C, E, K, B12, and more! Check out these other yummy asparagus recipes:
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PREP-AHEAD FOR YOUR LEMON DILL SAUCE CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS
We are all extremely busy and making dinner during the week can be overwhelming. Here are the steps you prepare in the day(s) in advance and store in the fridge as your meal Kit… (See the recipe below for more details)
For this recipe, you can prep the chicken, garlic, and asparagus ahead.
Slice the Asparagus into 3/4 inch bite-size slices on a bias. Mince the garlic clove. Finely chop the fresh dill.
If your chicken breasts are not already sliced thin, take two chicken breasts and slice them from the side to create 4 thin pieces.
If you are prepping a day or more ahead, store each prepped ingredient separately in the fridge.
COOK YOUR YOUR LEMON DILL SAUCE CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS
To a small mixing bowl, add the half & half (or milk) and cornstarch, then mix with a fork until dissolved and smooth. Set aside for now.
For this recipe, you need a large frying pan or skillet. I use my absolute favorite 12″ Ceramic Pan, which is great because food really does slide right off with minimal oil and I don’t have to worry about food sticking and burning.
Get a large skillet and preheat on high heat. While preheating, season the chicken breast slices with salt and pepper.
Add 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil to coat the bottom of the hot skillet and then add the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes and then flip each piece over to cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Cook the Asparagus and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until the Asparagus slices are bright green, but still pretty crisp/firm. Be sure to stir so the garlic doesn’t burn and be careful not to let the asparagus overcook.
Add the juice from HALF the lemon, the zest, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Then add the Milk and Cornstarch mixture and bring to a simmer in the skillet. You will see it start to thicken, so be sure to stir so that it thickens evenly and doesn’t clump. Stir in the dill and butter, then add back the chicken and coat with the sauce.
Serve just like this or over rice. ENJOY!
😍 Carrie
Lemon Dill Sauce Chicken with Asparagus
Creamy, bright, herby, and lemony, this recipe screams SPRING! Lemon Dill Sauce Chicken and Asparagus is an easy one-pan recipe. It has seared chicken in a light and creamy sauce delicately flavored with garlic, lemon and fresh dill. Then it's loaded with fresh and bright Spring asparagus. #springrecipes #dinner #easydinner #healthydinner #lemon #asparagus #chicken #glutenfree #easyrecipes
Ingredients
- 16 oz Chicken Breast two 8oz or four thin sliced 4oz
- 3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 cup Half & Half or Milk
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Fresh Dill, Chopped
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 tbsp Butter
Instructions
Prep Ahead
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Cut the tough ends off the asparagus and save for making stock in the future. Slice the Asparagus into 3/4 inch slices on a bias.
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Mince the garlic clove. Finely chop the fresh dill.
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If your chicken breasts are not already sliced thin, take two chicken breasts and slice them from the side to create 4 thin pieces.
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If you are prepping a day or more ahead, store each prepped ingredient separately in the fridge.
Cook your Lemon Dill Chicken & Asparagus
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To a small mixing bowl, add the half & half (or milk) 2 tbsp cornstarch, then mix with a fork until dissolved and smooth. Set aside for now.
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Get a large skillet and preheat on high heat. While preheating, season the chicken breast slices with salt and pepper.
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Add 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil to coat the bottom of the hot skillet and then add the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes and then flip each piece over to cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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Add another tsp of olive oil to the pan and then add the Asparagus and minced garlic. Turn the heat down to medium low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the Asparagus slices are bright green, but still pretty crisp/firm. Be sure to stir so the garlic doesn't burn and be careful not to let the asparagus overcook.
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To the veggies in the skillet, add the juice from HALF the lemon, the zest, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Then add the Milk and Cornstarch mixture and bring to a simmer in the skillet. You will see it start to thicken, so be sure to stir so that it thickens evenly and doesn't clump.
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Stir in the dill and butter, then add back the chicken and coat with the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
