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15-Minute Golden Pesto & Olive Oil Chicken Breast with Asparagus

Name: 15-Minute Golden Pesto & Olive Oil Chicken Breast with Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb, sliced Chicken Breast (1 lb, sliced); 1 bunch, woody ends trimmed Asparagus Spears; 1 whole lemon, sliced into rounds Lemon; 3 cloves, crushed Fresh Garlic; 3 tbsp Basil Pesto (jarred or fresh); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese; 2 bundles, cooked 3 mins Ramen or Soba Noodles

A delicious, easy-to-make dinner featuring tender chicken breast and crisp asparagus spears that you fold into rich basil pesto for instant herb and pine nut aroma. Perfect for quick weeknights.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves: 4

Serving Size:

145

Calories

10g

Protein

14g

Carbs

Fat

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Ingredients

ProteinsChicken Breast (1 lb, sliced)

1 lb, sliced

ProduceAsparagus Spears

1 bunch, woody ends trimmed

ProduceLemon

1 whole lemon, sliced into rounds

ProduceFresh Garlic

3 cloves, crushed

Spices & SaucesBasil Pesto (jarred or fresh)

3 tbsp

Spices & SaucesOlive Oil

1 tbsp

DairyParmesan Cheese

1/4 cup

Pantry & GrainsRamen or Soba Noodles

2 bundles, cooked 3 mins

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2:Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil or butter.

Step 3:Add the chicken breast and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.

Step 4:Toss in the asparagus spears and lemon, sautéing briskly for 3 minutes.

Step 5:Pour in the golden pesto & olive oil sauce mixture, stirring continuously so the sauce thickens and coats every piece.

Step 6:Remove from heat and serve hot immediately.

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