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Skillet Bruschetta Chicken and Asparagus | Whole 30
This Easy Bruschetta Chicken and Asparagus is served with a tangy balsamic glaze and is a one-skillet meal that's ready in under 30 minutes! No one will know this restaurant-quality dinner is secretly healthy, low-carb, and Whole30.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thick and cut into four 4-oz. portions
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste, divided
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
Bruschetta Topping:
- 2 cups vine-ripened tomatoes finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup basil finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic reduction or 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar + 1 Tbsp. honey, optional*
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Whisk to combine.
- Sprinkle seasoning ingredients over chicken breasts and press in lightly.
- Add 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil and chicken breasts to a large skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. (Check using a meat thermometer.)
- While chicken is cooking, combine tomatoes, red onion, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until combined.
- Remove chicken from the pan once cooked and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, asparagus, a splash of water, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp and bright green.
- Serve chicken and asparagus with bruschetta topping and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- If Whole30, you can make your own balsamic reduction.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg