Description
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter chicken asparagus that combines tender seared chicken with crisp asparagus in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (1.5 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves, minced Fresh garlic cloves
- 1 lb, trimmed Fresh asparagus
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- To taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep Work: Mince garlic cloves finely and trim woody ends from asparagus spears. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and half the butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and bubbly, add chicken breasts and sear 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cook Asparagus: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to same pan, then add asparagus. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet with asparagus. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over everything and toss gently for 2-3 minutes to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Plate immediately while hot. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh parsley if desired. Serve alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking and prevent dry, overcooked edges
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken – work in batches if necessary for proper browning
- Choose asparagus spears of similar thickness so they cook evenly and maintain consistent texture
- Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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