Looking for a quick delicious dinner made in one pan that also happens to be low carb and Whole30 compliant? Well I am your girl! This Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus is prepped in minutes, then popped in the oven and ready 30 minutes later! And take a look at how beautiful it is…
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Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus garnishes with onions on a gray platter

 

How to Make Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus:

First, season and brown the chicken in a large pan, then place in the oven for 22 minutes skin side down so that skin continues to brown nicely. Then flip the chicken and add shallots and asparagus to the pan for 8 more minutes. The shallots will caramelize and the asparagus will roast to snappy perfection. 

Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus in black cast iron pan on cement surface

 

Want To Use Breasts Instead of Thighs? Ok, But Here’s Some Tips!

Chicken thighs are so much more tender and juicy than breasts, but if you are just one of those people that is not a fan of dark meat, then yes you can use white meat, but I have some tips. Brining chicken breast in salt water for 30 minutes before cooking changes the game! It’s one easy step, but it improves the outcome incredibly. To Brine: simply place breasts in a bowl with 6 cups water with 1/3 cup sea salt or kosher salt for 30 minutes. Next tip, choose smaller breasts, bone in, skin on, The bone and skin both provide flavor and keep breasts from drying out. Using a smaller breast means you don’t have to cook it forever, which also means you decrease the likelihood of ending up with a dry chicken breast. 

Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus in black pan with gold serving spoons

Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus garnished with chives and shallots on gray platter

 

Need More Low Carb or Whole30 Chicken Recipes?

Try my Herbed Chicken with Apple Cauliflower Rice or my Easy Chicken Tenders!

A photo collage of chicken dishes

 

The Recipe: Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus!

What you need: 15″ cast iron pan and as always a good knife.

Whole30 One Pan Paprika Chicken and Asparagus!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

An easily prepped meal that bakes in 30 minutes!

Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb chicken, whole30 chicken
Servings: 2 servuings
Ingredients
Note: If you prefer to use breasts instead of thighs I recommend a quick brine: To Brine: simply place breasts in a bowl with 6 cups water with 1/3 cup sea salt or kosher salt for 30 minutes, pat dry and prepare as directed below.
  • 4 chicken thighs (about 1.8 pounds total)
  • sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed off
  • 2 shallots (optional for keto), peeled and sliced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place oven rack in center position

  2. Place cast iron skillet on high heat. While pan heats, sprinkle chicken skin with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to taste

  3. When pan is hot, lower to medium heat and add olive oil (entire bottom of pan should be lightly coated

  4. When oil is hot, add chicken skin side down, cook for five minutes until skin is nicely browned. Place pan in oven and set timer for 22 minutes

  5. While chicken cooks, prep shallots and asparagus

  6. When chicken has cooked 22 minutes, turn chicken over (skin side up) and scoot to one side of the pan. Add asparagus and shallots to pan, trying the best you can to create a single layer (no big deal if you can't achieve this)

  7. Cook for four more minutes, turn shallots and asparagus, then cook for four more minutes (30 minutes total cook time). Remove from oven, spoon juices onto plate, place asparagus, shallots and chicken on plate. Serve.

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