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Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

A bright, flavorful one-pan chicken dinner with tender asparagus, lemon-garlic butter sauce, and fresh dill. Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1½ lbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Asparagus
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet; sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper 3–4 minutes. Remove.
  4. Melt butter, add garlic; cook until fragrant. Whisk in flour, broth, lemon juice, zest, and dill.
  5. Simmer sauce 2–3 minutes; return chicken and asparagus to pan.
  6. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and dill for the brightest flavor. Great served with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes.