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Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken and Asparagus

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken and asparagus dish infused with lemon, dill, and garlic, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon oil

Asparagus

  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed

Butter

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken, boneless and skinless, butterflied
  • to taste salt and pepper

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Chicken Broth

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Lemon

  • 1 lemon lemon, juice and zest (about 1/4 cup juice)

Dill

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry dill)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a pan, cook asparagus until tender, then set aside.
  • Melt butter, cook chicken until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in broth, boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and dill, serve.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the chicken for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asparagus, chicken, Lemon