Juicy chicken, crisp-tender asparagus and buttery artichoke hearts come together with lemon and tender herbs in this quick, one-pan meal. Be sure to use plain, unmarinated artichoke hearts (they’re available canned or in the frozen vegetable aisle).

RD Tip: This dish is great for those trying to go low carb because it offers 5 grams of fiber — and meeting your fiber goal on a low-carb plan can be challenging.

Active time: 25 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes

Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 2 tbsp whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 large shallots, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 (8-oz/227g) bunch asparagus, bottom ends snapped off, cut into bite-size lengths
• 3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup (170g) artichoke hearts (defrosted if frozen and trimmed of any tough leaves or sharp tips)
• 1/2 cup (120g) chicken bone broth
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, basil or parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated

Directions

Toss the chicken with the flour, salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add half the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown but not cooked through, 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding oil if necessary.

Return the pan to medium-high heat and add the remaining oil. Add the shallots and asparagus and cook until bright green and still crisp, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and artichoke hearts and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 minutes more.

Return the chicken to the pan and add the bone broth. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C), 2 minutes more.  Stir in the fresh herbs, lemon juice and zest; serve immediately.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 381; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 98mg; Sodium: 666mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 47g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 628mg; Iron: 35%; Vitamin A: 99%; Vitamin C: 100%; Calcium: 17%

Originally published April 21, 2020; Updated July 2026