Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

Adapted from Gimme Delicious

INGREDIENTS

This is a creamy take on chicken and asparagus, with lemon and garlic for spring flavor. All real, whole food ingredients—and all available at yellowbirdfs.com!

• 4 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 Tbsp butter (divided)

• 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut in 3rds)

• 1/2 cup onion (minced)

• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup chicken broth

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper, salt & pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Add butter onion, and asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for just under a minute.

3. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth if too thick or for flavor.

4. Serve with bread and a salad!