Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious garlic butter chicken and broccoli dinner ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines lean chicken with vibrant broccoli in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups broccoli florets (about 300g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and measure butter, broth, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Add broccoli and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until bright green and just tender. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, cooking 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Avoid burning garlic.
- Pour chicken broth into skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in lemon juice.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Heat through for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately, optionally with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Cook chicken in batches to avoid steaming. Adjust cooking time if using chicken thighs. Frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and drained well. To prevent garlic from burning, add it after broccoli softens and keep heat medium. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, broccoli dinner, healthy dinner, quick chicken recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal, low carb, gluten free