Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa and Roasted Asparagus is a fresh and healthy 30 minute meal that's as gorgeous as it is delicious!
“Absolutely delicious! … This is quick and easy enough for a weeknight family meal and good enough for a party.”
The seasons are changing and to celebrate, I made you a healthy 30 minute meal that’s full of fresh springy flavors like artichoke, lemon, and asparagus.
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa and Roasted Asparagus is as recharging as opening your windows and doors to let a cool spring breeze roll through. Such a nice change of pace from hearty winter comfort foods!
What’s Inside
Lemon pepper-seasoned chicken breasts are placed over a bed of roasted asparagus then topped with zesty artichoke salsa, salty feta cheese, and chopped fresh tomato.
Spring is all about asparagus in my book, and this recipe highlights them in a wonderful way. Simply seasoned with garlic salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, they’re roasted for a touch under 10 minutes – just enough time to let the stalks soften slightly and the tips crisp up.
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Pin ItWhether or not it feels like spring where you live, I think one bite of this dish will remind you that warmer days, daffodils, screen doors, and evening walks are definitely ahead!
How to Make this Recipe
Start with 1 bunch asparagus.
Snap the ends off then toss the asparagus with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper, and roast at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus are crisp-tender.
Recipe Tip
You may need slightly more, or slightly less roasting time if your asparagus spears are especially large, or thin.
Meanwhile, saute chicken breasts that have been pounded thin then seasoned with lemon pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes a side, or until cooked through.
Recipe Tip
Feel free to grill the chicken instead!
Last step (told you this was a simple dish!) is to stir together the Artichoke Salsa.
That’s just chopped artichoke hearts mixed with capers, red onion, fresh garlic, lemon juice, Italian salad dressing, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Super easy!
To assemble, divide the roasted asparagus between four plates then top each with a chicken breast and the Artichoke salsa, plus crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh tomato.
Simple and scrumptious – I hope you enjoy!
More Fresh Spring Recipes
- Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
- Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet
- Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta
- Leek and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
- California Cobb Salad
- Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp & Vegetables
- Air Fryer Asparagus
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa and Roasted Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, ~2lbs, pounded to an even thickness
- Lemon Pepper seasoning, Tone's or Lawry's recommended
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- garlic salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
For the Artichoke Salsa:
- 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 Tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 small red onion, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tablespoons prepared Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 clove garlic, microplaned or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick-sprayed foil. Place the asparagus on top then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with garlic salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat then spread out into an even layer and roast until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Meanwhile heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then spray with nonstick spray. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning then saute for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove to a plate then loosely tent with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- For the Artichoke Salsa: add the ingredients into a small mixing bowl then stir to combine. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time.
- Divide the roasted asparagus between 4 plates then top each portion with a sauteed chicken breast and scoop of Artichoke Salsa. Add 1 Tablespoon feta cheese and a quarter of the chopped tomatoes to each plate then serve.
Nutrition
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Do you have a recipe for a home-made Italian vinaigrette? I’m trying to make my own dressings! Thanks! This dish is on my list this week to use the fresh asparagus that arrived in my produce box.
Hi Jennifer! This one should do the trick! http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-vinaigrette
Definitely on my weekend menu! Do you recommend any starch dishes with this? Potatoes? Rice? Many thanks!
I would do a rice pilaf or mashed potatoes. Maybe even some buttered egg noodles?
Oh man, I was a server at Green Mill back in college & this is bringing back memories :) Will definitely have to make soon, thanks!
This recipe looks delicious! I love artichokes and capers!
Smoked meat Recipes OH YEAH can’t wait. On another note I saw you on Iowa Ingredient Show on PBS Saturday, was that a rerun. Very nice interview. BIG THANKS for all you do.
You rock – thanks Steve. Hope you are well!
This looks delicious!
This is one of my MOST favorite dishes of yours!! We add spinach and make it into a salad! This is the best for big crowded or dinner parties. So simple, fast, and very delicious! It’s fun to see the updated photos! Still so pretty :)
Oh my gosh…where has this dish been all my life?! I so cannot wait to give this a try. I’m more than ready to leave the winter comfort food behind and kick my diet into spring mode…lots of grilled meat and veggies! Also, that smoked salmon…I don’t think I would have been able to control myself around it either!
I was trying to figure out what to prepare for my girlfriends this Wednesday for girls night out, and thought “well, I will just look in IGE’s archives… can’t go wrong there!”
LOOK NO FARTHER- THIS IS OUR WEDNESDAY GIRLS NIGHT DINNER RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE:)
So excited to try it out.
xo, a fellow Iowan transplanted in the Hoosier state
That is a lot of food, I wish i were there to help eat it! Asparagus tips are the best part!
Are those marinated artichokes ?
Just regular :)
Long time reader here who recognized this recipe instantly;) Probably helped that I made it from your original recipe a few years ago:) And you’re right…2009 does seem like 12 lifetimes ago;)
Love that artichoke salsa!