Effortless Chicken Asparagus Caesar (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound trimmed asparagus spears
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1 cup Caesar dressing (buy or whip up your own)
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4 boneless chicken breasts, skin removed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Black pepper as much as you want
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Salt, to your liking
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Lemon slices for sprucing up at the end
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Half a cup of Parmesan, grated
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A teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Pull your skillet out of the oven and toss on some lemon wedges. Go ahead and serve it right away, and if you're feeling it, squeeze a little lemon juice on top for a zippy touch.
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Carefully slide the skillet into your oven and let it bake for 20 minutes. When the temp in the chicken hits 165°F (74°C) and the asparagus gets soft, you're set.
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Toss the asparagus all around the chicken, then dust Parmesan over everything. Sprinkle garlic powder onto the veggies to pump up the flavor.
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Take the skillet off the burner. Slather your chicken with Caesar dressing so every piece is totally covered.
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Crank the heat to medium-high and pour in your olive oil. Drop in those chicken breasts and brown them up—about 3 or 4 minutes for each side should do it.
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Switch your oven on to 375°F (190°C). Pat your chicken dry. Sprinkle salt and plenty of black pepper over both sides.
# Notes:
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Try wrapping the asparagus in bacon for more punch and crunch.
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Using light or homemade Caesar helps you keep an eye on the nutrition.
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Not into asparagus? Use broccoli or green beans instead.
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Boost the crunch—just toss in croutons right before it's done baking.
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Slice up some cherry tomatoes and scatter them in for a burst of color and a little sweetness.