OurOne-Pan Chicken and Asparagus Bakeis a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is as delicious as it is nutritious.
Tangy and sweet, you might want to use it as your next salad dressing.
Place 2 (8-ounce) chicken breasts on a clean work surface and cover with plastic wrap.
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Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken pieces to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
Arrange chicken on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet.
Arrange 12 ounces potatoes and 8 ounces carrots in a single layer on the other half of the pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven; switch the oven to broil.
Stir the potato-carrot mixture; arrange 1 pound asparagus in the center of the pan.
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Spoon the lemon juice-shallot mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Remove from oven; sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 tablespoon dill.
Serve with lemon wedges.
photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Line the asparagus spears flat on a cutting board.
Then, using a knife, cut off the bottom of the stalks.
We pound the chicken breasts into thin, even pieces with a meat mallet.
This helps the chicken cook evenly and faster.
If you don’t have a meat mallet, you’re free to use a rolling pin.
Just see to it to pound the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
Baby potatoes are smaller and have thinner skin and a tender, creamy interior.
They cook quicker, perfect for baking alongside the chicken.
Cutting them lengthwise ensures they cook faster.
If you have larger potatoes, it’s possible for you to dice them into 1-inch pieces.
Heat on medium in 1-minute increments.
Alternatively, heat leftovers in an oven-safe dish, covered with foil, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Regardless of the method, the chicken should reach a safe internal temperature of 165F.
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