Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus
Tender chicken breasts cooked in aromatic garlic butter, served alongside perfectly roasted asparagus for a simple yet elegant keto dinner. This american-inspired keto (low-carb, keto) ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup asparagus spears
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup asparagus to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter, and roast for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp, flipping halfway. Squeeze 1 tsp lemon juice over asparagus and return chicken to the skillet to warm through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Garlic Butter Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb, keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
