Asparagus and Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

• "2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts"
• "1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed"
• "2 tablespoons butter"
• "2 tablespoons all-purpose flour"
• "1 cup chicken broth"
• "2 tablespoons lemon juice"
• "1/4 cup heavy cream"
• "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese"
• "Salt and pepper, to taste"

Steps

1. "Heat oven to 425°F. Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet."
2. "Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through."
3. "Meanwhile, cook asparagus in boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender."
4. "Drain and rinse under cold water."
5. "In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute."
6. "Whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened."
7. "Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper."
8. "In a shallow bowl, combine chicken and asparagus. Pour sauce over chicken and asparagus."
9. "Serve immediately."