Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

From gimmedelicious.com

Ingredients

4 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp EACH crushed red pepper, salt, pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter (divided)

1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut in 3rds)

1/2 cup onion (minced)

3-4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper, salt & pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Add butter onion, and asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for just under a minute.
3. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water, chicken stock or broth.