Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish balances savory flavors with colorful presentation, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick and easy to prepare, it guarantees smiles around the table as everyone enjoys the harmonious combination of ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Chop garlic finely and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add the chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets along with another tablespoon of butter. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
- Drizzle soy sauce and lemon juice over everything in the skillet. Stir well to coat evenly; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, spooning over the luscious garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg