Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli (Printable)

Juicy chicken and broccoli tossed in garlic butter for a quick, delicious meal in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

→ Sauce and Garnish

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is slightly tender yet crisp. Drain any remaining water and transfer broccoli to a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until chicken is evenly coated.
06 - Add steamed broccoli to the skillet and gently stir until mixed with chicken and sauce.
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm, as is or over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast prep and finish lets you have dinner on the table in under fifteen minutes
  • One-pan meal creates minimal dishes making clean-up effortless
  • Packed with flavor from pantry basics and fresh garlic for big taste without fuss
  • Chicken remains juicy broccoli snaps with freshness each bite layered in buttery garlic goodness
02 -
  • This dish brings plenty of protein and fiber for a feel-good fast dinner
  • Stays tasty for up to three days in the fridge and reheats beautifully
  • Easily goes gluten-free by swapping in tamari for the soy sauce
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before cooking for the deepest golden color
  • Do not rush the garlic step Fragrant not brown is the goal for a mellow full flavor
  • Cut broccoli into small similar-size florets for quick even steaming every time

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