Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus
This flavorful one-pan meal combines juicy garlic butter chicken bites with bright lemon asparagus – a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large, for sautéing chicken and asparagus
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons Butter divided
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Lemon juice only
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Season your chicken pieces well with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and asparagus. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to pan, add lemon juice, and toss everything together to heat through.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later meals. Reheat gently in skillet and add lemon juice and butter to refresh flavor.