This Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli recipe has become a staple in my kitchen. Some nights, I just need a quick and easy dinner that doesn't require a ton of effort, and this dish never disappoints.
Tender seasoned chicken breasts, fresh broccoli, and the most delicious lemony garlic butter all come together in one pan, which is always a bonus in my book!
If you love one-pan meals, check out some of these: Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas can even be prepped a day in advance for an even quicker meal. This Goulash recipe is one of the easiest one pan meals to make!
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WHY I LOVE THIS EASY ONE PAN MEAL
✔ Perfect for busy weeknights - It's so quick and easy!
✔ Versatile & customizable - Use whatever veggies you have on hand.
✔ Picky-eater approved - Even my family loves this simple, flavorful meal.
How To Make Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
This dish is so simple, yet so flavorful. I love serving it with quinoa, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
STEP 1
Prep the Chicken - Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise (to create 4 thinner pieces) and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and dried oregano.
STEP 2
Cook the Chicken - In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEP 3
Make the Garlic Butter & Broccoli - Lower the heat to medium and let the pan cool slightly for a minute before adding the remaining butter, this prevents it from browning too quickly and keeps the garlic from burning. Stir in the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broccoli, salt, pepper, chicken stock, and lemon juice, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
STEP 4
Finish & Serve - Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the garlic butter over the top, and serve. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley if desired.
Variations
- Add different veggies like cauliflower, carrots or zucchini.
- Add red pepper flakes for a bit of spice!
- Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces before adding it back to the pan and toss in some cooked pasta and more butter.
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📖 Recipe
Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces broccoli about 4 cups cut into bite sized pieces
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise (to create 4 thinner pieces) and season with 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and let the pan cool slightly for a minute before adding the remaining butter, this prevents it from browning too quickly and keeps the garlic from burning. Stir in the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, chicken stock, and lemon juice, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the garlic butter over the top, and serve. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley if desired.
Sonya says
Easy to follow recipe. Turned out Delicious!