One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Asparagus

One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Asparagus

Big flavor and easy clean up are our favorite things about this simple one dish chicken and asparagus recipe. This recipe is naturally low carb and perfect for a family dinner.

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken and asparagus

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 302kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
3 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pound asparagus

Instructions

Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and season the chicken thighs with the mixture of spices.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter and oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until chicken is nearly done.
Push the chicken over to the edge of skillet and add the remaining butter and oil to the empty space in the skillet. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the asparagus to the butter/oil and cook, stirring often, until asparagus and chicken are tender and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.
Season asparagus with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

We use a 12 inch cast iron skillet for this recipe. If your skillet is smaller, you can cook the chicken through and remove to a plate, cover in foil, and then cook the asparagus in the same pan.

Be sure to roll the asparagus around in the garlic and butter mixture to season it nicely while cooking.

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