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Joe Rooney

Sheet Pan Chicken Asparagus Lemon Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Sheet Pan Chicken Asparagus Lemon recipe is a quick and effortless weeknight meal perfect for family dinners. Featuring fresh spring flavors, it’s an easy dinner option that uses just one pan to deliver a deliciously bright and healthy one pan chicken dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken tenders
  • 1 bunch Asparagus
  • 2 fresh lemons, sliced
  • 2-3 Tbsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Olive oil
  • 2 oz Parmesan, shaved

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 425°F to get it ready for cooking.
  2. Cut the lemons into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet lightly coated with grease.
  3. Lay the asparagus spears and chicken tenders evenly atop the lemon slices.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and asparagus, then sprinkle with kosher salt.
  5. Season the chicken tenders with lemon pepper evenly for a zesty flavor.
  6. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for about 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with shaved Parmesan before serving.
  8. Serve and enjoy your fresh, simple weeknight dinner!

Notes

  • For a crispier finish, broil the chicken and asparagus for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.