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Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts (filleted in half, (about 1.3 lbs total) $3.25*)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.01)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.05)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour ($0.05)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil ($0.10)
- 2 tbsp salted butter ($0.46)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed, $0.30)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (room temperature, $0.37)
- 1 cup chicken broth ($0.12)
- ¼ tsp dried dill ($0.05)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
- ½ tsp onion powder ($0.03)
- ¼ tsp dried basil ($0.05)
- 1 bunch asparagus (cut into 1–2 inch pieces, (about 1lb.) $3.50)
- 1 lemon ($0.80)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare fresh ingredients: crush garlic cloves, seed and slice lemons, and cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Filet the chicken breasts in half to create 4 portions.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil and salted butter.
- Sear the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to 165℉. Remove the chicken and cover it with tinfoil.
- In the same pan, add 2 tbsp of butter and smashed garlic. Cook until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, mix heavy cream with chicken broth, and pour into the pan, whisking to incorporate.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, add dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and basil. Let it reduce for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken back into the sauce with quartered asparagus. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes to steam the asparagus.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and veggies, finishing with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce just before serving.
This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg