Best Lemon Asparagus Chicken Recipe

Name: Best Lemon Asparagus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can do 5 which is what is required for our family); ⅓ cup flour, seasoned with; salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ¼ cup milk; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of asparagus soup; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 lb asparagus, washed and trimmed (a little more if needed)

Servings: persons

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["Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray.", "(I use a lasagna pan but you can squeeze everything into a 9x13"" casserole dish too.", "It works just fine).", "Preheat oven to 300F.", "Pound each chicken breast until fairly flat with meat mallet.", "They will be ""large"".", "Dredge 2 chicken breasts in the seasoned flour.", "Over medium high heat in large skillet, place half the butter and half the olive oil.", "Brown the two chicken breast on each side until golden brown.", "Place in prepared casserole dish when done.", "Repeat process with remaining butter and olive oil, and remaining chicken breasts.", "Combine milk, soup, lemon juice and pepper, and pour over and around chicken breasts.", "Lay the asparagus spears around chicken, pressing down into soup mixture.", "Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 300F The longer you bake, the more tender the chicken seems to get.", "Serve with white rice."]

475

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can do 5 which is what is required for our family), ⅓ cup flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided, and more.

Yes, Best Lemon Asparagus Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Lemon Asparagus Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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