Pan-Seared Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs seared until crispy, simmered in a garlic-herb cream sauce with crisp-tender asparagus. A satisfying low-carb dinner ready in 40 minutes. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, avocado oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, heat remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add asparagus, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven and transfer to a plate. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan to asparagus skillet, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens (2 minutes). Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over chicken.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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