Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

This creamy garlic butter chicken with roasted asparagus is a simple but flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the creamy garlic butter sauce is rich and flavorful. The asparagus is roasted to perfection, and adds a nice pop of color and freshness to the dish.

This recipe is inspired by a classic dish that I first had at a restaurant in New York City. I loved the combination of the creamy garlic butter sauce with the juicy chicken and roasted asparagus, and I knew I had to recreate it at home. After a few tries, I finally came up with a recipe that I'm really happy with. It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
5. Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
8. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

Why It Works

• The chicken is cooked in a skillet until golden brown, which gives it a nice crispy exterior and juicy interior.
• The creamy garlic butter sauce is made with heavy cream, butter, and garlic, and it's simmered until it's thick and flavorful.
• The asparagus is roasted in the oven until tender and slightly caramelized.