I cook a lot – I really do.  Both professionally and at home for myself and my family.

Many a night I want to get in and out of the kitchen quickly and yet have a delicious meal.

This is one of those meals.

Saute asparagus ends and a couple of tomatoes in olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, decide what starch you want to serve the dish with – I used barley and put the water to boil for that.

Next, I sliced up a chicken breast thinly and seasoned it with salt and cayenne pepper.  I like the color and flavor it gives to the chicken.

I made room in the pan to sear the chicken – you can do it separately – remember, I am trying to be quick here.

Next I added the asparagus tips and some artichokes packed in oil.

A couple of cloves of garlic crushed, a quick squeeze of lemon juice and a half cup of water.

Simmer and taste for seasoning.

Garnish with a fresh herb like mint, cilantro or parsley.

Serve hot over rice, pasta, potatoes, crusty bread or like in my case barley.

Enjoy – until I cook again!