Garlic Butter Chicken & Asparagus Sheet Pan – Crispy, Juicy & Flavorful!
A one-sheet-pan meal combining juicy garlic-butter chicken and tender asparagus. Quick, effortless, and aromatic, this dish delivers comfort with minimal cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Place chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Pour half the garlic butter over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus around chicken. Drizzle remaining garlic butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and asparagus is tender.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispiness
Check chicken with a meat thermometer
Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness
Try adding thyme or rosemary for extra aroma
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispiness
Check chicken with a meat thermometer
Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness
Try adding thyme or rosemary for extra aroma