Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
Simple, flavorful and ready in under 30 minutes. This Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli recipe is one of my favorite quick dishes. Seasoned chicken breasts, broccoli and the most delicious lemony garlic butter sauce make up this quick and easy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.
If you are looking for a quick, flavor dish the whole family will love, you found it. This is my go-to dish when I am needing to make a quick lunch or dinner. It is super simple to make and cooks in just one pan. Which is always a bonus in my book. Serve it with pasta, roasted potatoes, rice or a quick salad. This delicious dish pairs well with so many different sides. I love serving it with Quinoa for a quick, healthy meal.
I love how versatile and easy this dish is to customize. Just about any veggie can be used in place of the broccoli. Use whatever you have or need to use up.
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1. Thinly slice (horizontally to make 4 pieces) and season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once hot add in the chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Turn the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the pan. Once melted add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Now add in the broccoli, remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
4. Return the chicken back to the pan, spoon some of the sauce onto the chicken and serve. Garnish with lemon zest is desired. Enjoy!
This dish is super easy to customize with your favorite veggies. Here are a few suggestions:
- Zucchini
- Summer Squash
- Cauliflower
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Cherry Tomatoes
Simple, flavorful and ready in under 30 minutes. This Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli recipe is one of my favorite quick dishes. Seasoned chicken breasts, broccoli and the most delicious lemony garlic butter sauce make up this quick and easy dish.
- 2 chicken breasts (cut horizontally to make 4 pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cup broccoli (cut into small pieces)
- 5 Cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 tbsp chicken stock
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Thinly slice (horizontally to make 4 pieces) and season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once hot add in the chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Turn the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the pan. Once melted add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Now add in the broccoli, remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
Return the chicken back to the pan, spoon some of the sauce onto the chicken and serve. Garnish with lemon zest is desired. Enjoy!
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