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Garlic Herb Chicken and Asparagus

Garlic Herb Chicken and Asparagus

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless. skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and herbs. Cook another minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add chicken to pan, and cook for 6 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes. Chicken should be nearly, but not completely cooked through.
  • Scoot the chicken over to the side and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the empty portion of the pan. After the butter is melted, add asparagus. Season asparagus with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, rotating throughout, for 6 minutes until tender and chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Serve immediately garnished with freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

In place of the dried basil, oregano, and thyme, use 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried Italian seasoning.