Description
Savory Caesar Chicken and Asparagus is a delightfully simple dish that combines tender chicken breasts with crisp asparagus, all enveloped in a creamy Caesar dressing. This meal not only satisfies your cravings but also brings brightness to your dinner table with its vibrant colors. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the Caesar dressing and lemon juice; drizzle it evenly over the chicken and asparagus.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg