Description
Garlic butter chicken broccoli is a high-protein, one-pan meal featuring tender seared chicken breasts, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. This efficient recipe delivers a balanced, healthy dinner with minimal cleanup for busy households. By utilizing simple fresh ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in under thirty minutes, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying weeknight staple.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups broccoli florets, fresh and chopped
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Dice chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes.
Wash and trim broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear chicken cubes in a single layer until golden brown on all sides.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan; cover and steam for 3 minutes.
Uncover the pan, add butter and garlic, and stir until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant.
Return chicken to the pan and toss with the broccoli and garlic butter sauce.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You can add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg