Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken & Broccoli is a quick, one-pan meal packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes! Tender, juicy chicken bites are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with crisp broccoli, creating a healthy, low-carb, and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1/4 cup of water and the broccoli florets. Cover and let them steam for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Remove any excess water.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated.
- Stir in the broccoli, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm on its own, over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes