One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken & Asparagus

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A restaurant-quality one-pan meal with juicy chicken thighs, crisp-tender asparagus, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/4 cup unsalted butter until melted.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus pieces to the skillet and toss to coat in butter mixture. Cook for 5-6 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly browned at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and 1/2 lemon (juiced), then return chicken to skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces slightly and chicken is heated through.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

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