Description
Caesar chicken with asparagus brings tender, juicy chicken together with crisp, green asparagus in a creamy, zesty sauce that makes your dinner table come alive. Weeknight dinner becomes a breeze when you toss these simple ingredients into a quick, satisfying meal that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, creating the perfect roasting environment for the chicken and asparagus.
- Generously season the 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring each side gets an even coating.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, preparing to create a golden-brown exterior on the chicken.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, developing a rich, caramelized surface that locks in moisture.
- Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 1 cup of Caesar dressing evenly over the chicken, coating each breast completely.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese across the top of the chicken, creating a savory, crispy layer.
- Arrange the 1-pound trimmed asparagus around the chicken in the skillet, creating a beautiful one-pan meal.
- Dust the asparagus with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and add an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the dish to rest for 1-2 minutes after removing from the oven, then serve with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F for safe eating.
- Fresh asparagus works best, but frozen can work in a pinch if thawed completely and patted dry.
- For a lighter version, swap regular Caesar dressing for a Greek yogurt-based Caesar or a homemade lighter dressing.
- Choose thick asparagus spears that will hold up during roasting and won’t get stringy or overly crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-29 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg