Garlic Butter Chicken Asparagus Skillet
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Garlic Butter Chicken Asparagus Skillet
Description
In this skillet recipe, butter and garlic are heated first to release fragrance without burning. Chicken pieces are seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion powder, then cooked until golden and cooked through. Chicken broth is added to deglaze the pan and build flavor by scraping up browned bits. Meanwhile, asparagus is parboiled or blanched to soften slightly before being sautéed in the skillet alongside the chicken for a few minutes until desired tenderness.
Lemon juice brightens the dish, cutting through the richness of butter and chicken, while red pepper flakes add subtle heat if desired. The asparagus retains its green color and slight crunch, pairing well with the tender chicken. This skillet approach minimizes cleanup and allows flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 lb. asparagus (cut the end off)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to pan and then garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Watch carefully as garlic can easily burn and turn bitter.
- Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Add to skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until it starts to become a golden color. Once it is cooked add chicken broth and using a wooden spoon, stir all of the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let simmer for several minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, fill pot with water and bring to a boil. Once the water reaches a boil, add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes.
- Move the chicken to one half of the skillet. Add the asparagus to the other half of the skillet. Saute the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until desired doneness. If you prefer the asparagus to be more cooked, then increase the cooking time.
- Sprinkle lemon juice all over the chicken and asparagus. Check for seasoning and add more salt, if needed. Sprinkle on red pepper flakes, if using. Pour garlic butter all over the chicken and asparagus and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1124mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1495IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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