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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus

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A quick and simple garlic butter chicken recipe paired with fresh asparagus, perfect for busy weeknights and casual dinners. Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lightly roasted asparagus.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into 2-3 inch pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs if using.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering but not browning.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side for another 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cover with a lid for the last few minutes if chicken breasts are thick.
  4. Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the empty side. Stir garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add asparagus pieces and stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes until asparagus is softened but still crisp.
  6. Mix asparagus and garlic butter around the chicken to coat everything. Squeeze lemon juice over the top if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Remove from heat and let chicken rest in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to get a better sear. Add garlic after chicken is mostly cooked to avoid burning. If garlic browns too fast, lower heat immediately. For thicker asparagus, cut thinner or add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.

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