Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken & Broccoli is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant broccoli in a luscious garlic butter sauce. It’s a one-pan meal that minimizes cleanup and maximizes flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5g) lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp (2g) dried thyme
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (≈20g / 0.7oz)
- 500g (1lb) broccoli florets
- 250ml (1 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.25 tsp (0.5g) crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp (8g) chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp (8g) toasted sliced almonds
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in melted butter.
- Steam Broccoli: Add broccoli and broth; steam covered for 4-5 minutes.
- Bake to Perfection: Return chicken to skillet, spoon with sauce, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Rest & Serve: Rest chicken, slice, and garnish with parsley and almonds.
Notes
Using an oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred) is key. For tender-crisp broccoli, avoid overcooking. Patting chicken dry before searing enhances browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, garlic butter, one pan, easy dinner, weeknight meal, lemon, herbs