Amazing 35-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
A simple and healthy low-carb dinner featuring garlic butter chicken and roasted asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise if thick, or pound them slightly for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place chicken and asparagus in the baking dish.
- Brush or spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and asparagus, coating well.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- For extra color, broil for 2 to 3 minutes until asparagus is lightly charred and chicken is golden.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Slice chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Trim tough ends of asparagus before baking.
- Broiling adds color but watch closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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