Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus
A savory and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken and crisp asparagus, all tossed in a delicious garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken breasts
- (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter
- (5 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tsp) paprika
- (1 tsp) dried thyme
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (2 tbsp) lemon juice
- (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, melt the (1/2 cup) unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add the (5 cloves) minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Season the (4) chicken breasts with (1 tsp) paprika, (1/2 tsp) salt, and (1/2 tsp) black pepper.
- 4
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the (1 lb) trimmed asparagus and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 6
Drizzle the (2 tbsp) lemon juice over the asparagus and stir to combine.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet with the asparagus, add the (1 tsp) dried thyme, and toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- 8
Garnish with (2 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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