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Smoky Fire-Roasted Chipotle Lime Chicken Breast (Slow-Simmered Comfort Skillet)

A gourmet, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breast and crisp tender asparagus that you sear with smoky southwestern spices and deglaze with fresh lime juice. Ready in just 25 mins.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Serves: 2
Serving Size:
175
Calories
14g
Protein
12g
Carbs
7g
Fat
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Ingredients

ProteinsChicken Breast
1 lb, diced
ProduceTender Asparagus
1 bunch, trimmed
ProduceMeyer Lemon
1 lemon, wheels & juice
ProduceCrushed Garlic
3 cloves
Spices & SaucesSmoked Spanish Paprika & Toasted Cumin
1 tbsp combined
Spices & SaucesExtra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp
Spices & SaucesAncho Chili Powder
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:Brown the chicken breast in a deep Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until richly caramelized.
Step 2:Stir in tender asparagus, meyer lemon, crushed garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3:Pour in Smoked Spanish Paprika & Toasted Cumin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ancho Chili Powder along with 1/2 cup of broth or water to deglaze the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 4:Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 15-20 minutes until the flavors meld together and protein is fall-apart tender.
Step 5:Uncover, simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce to your liking, and ladle into warm shallow bowls.

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