Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring seared chicken breasts and tender asparagus in a buttery garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 bunch of asparagus (approximately 1 lb), trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining butter and asparagus to the same skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan, and gently toss.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon on top.
Notes
For best results, ensure even thickness for chicken breasts and season in stages to build flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Modern comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg