Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken with a rich herbed butter sauce and crispy roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the herbed butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Place chicken on the same baking sheet next to the asparagus.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is crispy.
- Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Check chicken with a meat thermometer—internal temp should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Trim woody ends of asparagus for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 1/4 asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: herbed butter chicken, crispy asparagus, easy dinner, roasted chicken