Lemon-Herb Chicken & Asparagus Bake
This Lemon-Herb Chicken & Asparagus Bake is a perfect healthy and flavorful one-pan meal. Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables are tossed in a refreshing lemon-herb dressing and baked to perfection. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's bursting with fresh flavors.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
Vegetables
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Liquid
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Citrus
- 1 lemon zest and juice of
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional
- Feta cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the chicken, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
Seasoning and Baking
- Add garlic, parsley, dill, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl, then toss to coat.
- Pour white wine or chicken broth into the baking dish, then spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Optionally, sprinkle with feta cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for variety.