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Garlic Butter Chicken & Broccoli (20 Minutes!)

Quick garlic butter chicken with tender broccoli for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium chicken breasts or 1 pound; cut horizontally into 4 pieces
  • 1 tsp salt use for seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder use for seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano use for seasoning (optional listed with salt and garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter divided (2 tbsp for cooking chicken, remaining for sauce)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3-4 cups broccoli florets or broccolini
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or juice of 1/2 lemon

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 thinner cutlets and pat dry; season both sides with salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and chili powder.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the hot pan, then add the seasoned chicken. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (no pink inside).
  4. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate; lower heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper to the pan. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the broccoli florets and pour in the water or chicken stock and lemon juice; toss and cook 2–3 minutes until broccoli is just tender but still bright green.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan to warm and coat with the garlic butter sauce, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Broccoli can be replaced with zucchini, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, green beans, or steamed potatoes.