Description
Garlic Butter Chicken & Broccoli delivers a 15-minute, flavor-packed weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken bites sear golden and are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, while crisp-tender broccoli adds bright color and nutrition. This naturally gluten-free skillet dish is quick, comforting, and kid-approved—ideal for busy families seeking a healthy, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: red pepper flakes or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and cook for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- For extra heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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