Easy One-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus
Juicy chicken, seared to golden perfection, simmered in a rich lemon butter sauce, and paired with tender-crisp asparagus—this dish is everything you love about a comforting dinner, all made in a single pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant enough to serve guests, it balances vibrant citrus with a creamy, buttery finish.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Melt butter; sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer 2–3 minutes. Add lemon slices.
- Cook asparagus 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken; spoon sauce over; simmer 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh; store leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 410mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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