Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and Roasted Asparagus
Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and topped with a fragrant garlic butter sauce, served alongside tender roasted asparagus for a perfectly balanced keto dinner. This american-inspired keto (keto) ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) Chicken breast, Olive oil, minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) Chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces Asparagus
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 12 oz trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper; toss to coat.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then add to skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
- Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir 1 tbsp lemon juice into the garlic butter sauce.
- Step 5: Roast asparagus in the oven for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 6: Slice chicken and serve with roasted asparagus and the garlic butter sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and 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 Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and 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 (6 oz each) chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and 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 Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and 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 Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and Roasted Asparagus keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged 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
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
