Herb-Infused Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

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Tender chicken breasts bathed in garlic-infused butter and herbs, served with crisp-tender asparagus. This american-inspired keto (low-carb) ready in about 40 minutes pairs unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, finely chopped fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: While chicken bakes, toss asparagus with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest 5 minutes. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Slice rested chicken and drizzle with garlic butter. Serve with roasted asparagus.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Infused Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Asparagus take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Herb-Infused Garlic Butter 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 unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Infused Garlic Butter 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 Herb-Infused Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Asparagus for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Herb-Infused Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Asparagus low-carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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