Pan-Seared Garlic Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

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Tender chicken breasts seared with garlic and herbs, served alongside perfectly crisp roasted asparagus. This american-inspired keto ready in about 40 minutes pairs trimmed asparagus, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 1 lb 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. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
  2. Step 2: Pat chicken breasts dry, season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary to the skillet, stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1 tbsp lemon juice, reduce heat to medium, and transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken, let rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve with roasted asparagus.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Garlic 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 Pan-Seared Garlic 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 trimmed asparagus from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Garlic 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 Pan-Seared Garlic 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.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Garlic Chicken with Roasted Asparagus?

American keto like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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