Looking for a quick and easy dinner for two? This skillet chicken and asparagus dish is delicious and impressive. The flavors of the chicken and asparagus are complemented by the variety of spices and olive oil used in the recipe. This savory dish is perfect for a romantic night in, spent with your significant other.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
• 1 bundle of asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the olive oil and asparagus to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
3. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with the spices.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Add the asparagus back to the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional minute, until heated through.
6. Serve hot, with lemon wedges if desired.