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    Ingredients » Recipes » Chicken

    Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Asparagus

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 5, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    This easy Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Asparagus dinner is simple, light and perfect for spring. Plus, it's ready in just 20 minutes!

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    sheet pan lemon butter chicken and asparagus dinner

    I hope you don't mind seeing two asparagus recipes here on the blog in just one week, but after all, it is asparagus season.  And my family and I can't get enough of it! Technically though, roasted Parmesan prosciutto wrapped asparagus is an appetizer, and today's recipe is a complete dinner.

    This just may be the easiest chicken dinner I've ever made, and that's definitely saying something! Seriously, this chicken dinner requires minimal prep work, and it cooks on one sheet pan in just 20 minutes. Best of all, there's hardly anything to clean up -- just toss the foil into the garbage, and you're done!

    Plus, this easy sheet pan chicken and asparagus dinner is low carb and naturally gluten free. Need I say more? Oh, I guess I should mention that it's completely delicious. After all, even the easiest, healthiest dinners have to taste good.

    I first shared this lemon butter chicken and asparagus dinner over at  The Weary Chef, and I couldn't wait to share it again here!

    sheet pan lemon butter chicken asparagus bake

    Like I said earlier, this sheet pan chicken dinner is super easy to prepare. Just slice the chicken breasts in half so that they're nice and thin. If they're too thick, the asparagus will be overcooked. If you don't want to deal with slicing the chicken, just start it first and add the asparagus after about 15 minutes.

    When the chicken is done and the asparagus is just slightly tender, throw in a little butter, and let it melt. The butter mixes with the olive oil, seasonings and juices from the chicken, and this makes the most amazing sauce! When you serve the dinner, just spoon the sauce over the chicken -- yum!

    I added some shredded Parm at the end for a little extra flavor. It's totally optional, but I definitely recommend it!

    sheet pan lemon butter chicken and asparagus with Parmesan recipe

    How to Make Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Asparagus

    sheet pan lemon butter chicken and asparagus dinner

    Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Asparagus

    Published by Dee
    Seasoned chicken breasts topped with butter and  lemon and baked with asparagus on one sheet pan for a delicious 20 minute dinner with easy clean-up!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 160 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus washed and ends trimmed
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning mix
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 lemon sliced
    • 2 tablespoons butter cubed
    • Grated Parmesan cheese optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
    • Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil
    • Pour olive oil on foil
    • Add chicken breasts and asparagus, and coat with olive oil
    • Season with sea salt, Herbes de Provence seasoning, pepper and garlic powder
    • Place lemon slices over chicken and asparagus
    • Bake for 15 minutes, then add butter over chicken and asparagus
    • Bake for additional 5 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees, according to a meat thermometer
    • Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1.9mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    My family couldn't get enough of this sheet pan lemon butter chicken and asparagus, and I ended up making it twice in one week! It's that good. And, since this dinner is nice and light, you can go ahead and indulge in a little dessert!

    Happy Cooking,

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    1. Miz Helen says

      April 11, 2017 at 6:55 am

      Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    2. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 09, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      So fresh! I love that this can be made so quickly!

      Reply
    3. cathy says

      April 06, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Going on my menu this week.

      Reply
    4. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      April 06, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Dee, love this. Would you like to share this with the other participants in Food on Friday over at Carole's Chatter? I have a weekly link up party – each week there is a different ingredient or theme. The current theme is Asparagus!

      You can see upcoming themes in one of the pages at the top of my home page. If you would like to join in the fun please schedule a reminder for each week. The collection starts at 7am Friday New Zealand time – which might be some time Thursday your time – aren't time zones confusing? Well they confuse me! Hope to see you soon. Cheers, Carole

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2017 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks for the invite, Carole. And yes, time zones are confusing!

    5. Deanna says

      April 06, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Ooh, that looks delicious! I am always so happy when asparagus is in season. In fact, I have some in my fridge right now. I will have to try this recipe soon.

      I followed you hear from Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday linkup.

      Have a beautiful day!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2017 at 11:10 pm

        Thanks so much for coming over -- great to meet you! 🙂

    6. eat good 4 life says

      April 06, 2017 at 5:51 am

      Such a great dinner recipe. Easy and flavorful. Love the lemon in it.

      Reply
    7. katerina @ diethood.com says

      April 06, 2017 at 3:27 am

      My family would love this!! Lemon Chicken is the BEST!! YUM!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      April 05, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      We love asparagus so we can never have too much! This just looks like the perfect light, spring dish!

      Reply
    9. Jenn Peas and Crayons says

      April 05, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      You had me at easy dinner - yes please!!! Looks outstanding

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 05, 2017 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks so much, Jenn. My family loved it! 🙂

    10. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

      April 05, 2017 at 7:50 am

      I LOVE this! Lemon chicken is my favorite

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 05, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks! Lemon chicken is the best! 🙂

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