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Baked Chicken and Asparagus with Parmesan

Baked Chicken and Asparagus with Parmesan for Easy Weeknight Joy

Baked Chicken and Asparagus with Parmesan is a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight meal that's easy to prepare and clean up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Cut into strips
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Preferable for added crunch
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
For the Asparagus
  • 1 pound Asparagus Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions Chopped
  • 1 can Olive Oil Cooking Spray Prevents sticking

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Resealable bags
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the asparagus by rinsing under cool water, then trimming the woody ends off. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into strips. In a bag, coat the strips with a beaten egg.
  3. Store each item in their respective bags or containers in the fridge.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. Coat the chicken strips in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
  7. Add seasoned asparagus to the baking sheet and sprinkle with scallions. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Check that the chicken is cooked through. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for a crispier finish.

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