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Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Light and flavorful dinner perfect for the springtime! Great served over cooked rice or quinoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 1.25 lb chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 16 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 lb asparagus cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Flip chicken and add onions. Saute for 5 minutes then add mushrooms and asparagus. Saute until mushrooms release their juices, about 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Squeeze lemon in pan and scrape up any bits that are stuck to the skillet.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy! Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta if desired {not included in Nutrition Facts}