Lemon Garlic Chicken Casserole with Asparagus and Mozzarella

Directions

1. 1
   Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven and preheat your oven to 400F (200C). Oil a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2
   If using full chicken breasts, bake for 10 minutes more, until done.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. 4
   Arrange chicken breasts on the casserole dish and season chicken with spice mixture.
5. 5
   Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and zest.
6. 6
   Pour 3/4 of the mixture over the chicken. Arrange the asparagus over the chicken and drizzle the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Season with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
7. 7
   Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through or reaches the internal temperature of 165F (75C). 3 minutes before the end, switch to broil until the chicken is golden and the asparagus is cooked.
8. 8
   Garnish with chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes, and serve immediately. Enjoy!