This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's easy to make all in one skillet, cooked in a flavorful, garlicky sauce with basil and tender asparagus spears.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and asparagus recipes, creamy garlic chicken, one pan chicken recipes
1poundfresh asparagus stalks,cut into 2-inch pieces (break off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus)
parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned.
Flip the chicken and cook for about 8 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
Combine evaporated milk, flour, garlic paste, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until well combined. Add it to the hot skillet and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the asparagus, return the chicken to the pan, and lower the heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the chicken is heated through.