A 20-minute one-pan dinner featuring juicy garlic butter chicken bites and crisp asparagus. Low carb, high protein, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Heat oil in a skillet. Sear chicken for 3-4 mins until golden. Remove.
Add asparagus to the pan. Sauté 3-4 mins until tender-crisp.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Return chicken to pan.
Stir in butter and lemon juice. Toss to coat and serve.
Keyword 20 minute meal, lemon chicken skillet, low carb chicken recipe, quick healthy dinner