Lemon-Dijon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus, Mushrooms & Sweet Onion
A springy, flavor-packed skillet dinner with juicy chicken thighs, sweet roasted asparagus and mushrooms, and a warm pan sauce sharpened with lemon and softened by a little butter. It feels elegant but easy, with the kind of bright-savory balance that makes it much more exciting than standard chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Naturalˆ Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs1 lb $6.99
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Green Asparagus1 lb $4.99
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Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms8 oz $3.99
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Jumbo Sweet Onions1 small $2.29
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Garlic2 cloves $1.50
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Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag1 lemon $4.99
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Parsley1/4 bunch $1.89
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olive oil2 tbsp
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butter1 tbsp
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chicken broth1/3 cup
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Dijon mustard1 tsp
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kosher saltto taste
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black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Trim 1 pound asparagus and halve if thick. Slice 1 small sweet onion into wedges, mince 2 garlic cloves, zest and juice 1 lemon, and chop 1/4 bunch parsley.
- Toss the asparagus, 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms, and onion wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing once, until tender and browned at the edges.
- Meanwhile, pat 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 4 to 5 minutes more until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest briefly.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook 20 seconds. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Simmer 2 minutes, then swirl in 1 tablespoon butter.
- Return the chicken to the skillet just to coat in the sauce. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
- Plate the roasted asparagus-mushroom mixture, top with the chicken, and spoon over the lemon pan sauce. Finish with chopped parsley.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-16
Health notes: Approx. 540 calories per serving. High protein, moderate fat, lower carb, and loaded with spring vegetables.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc keeps the lemon and asparagus vivid, while Chardonnay adds a rounder match for the buttery pan sauce.