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Garlic Butter Chicken Vegetable Skillet

A quick, savory skillet of garlic-butter chicken with broccoli and peppers that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 11-12 ounces broccoli florets
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Medium bowl
  • Tongs or spatula
  • lid for skillet
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Place the diced chicken in a medium bowl and season with 1 teaspoon salt, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then add the diced onion and red bell pepper; cook 1–2 minutes until they begin to brown. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, cover, and cook 2 minutes to steam.
  5. Remove the lid and push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Let the stock simmer until reduced by about half, roughly 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, return the cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet, and toss to coat and rewarm. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as desired, then serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use chicken thighs or tenders instead of breasts.
  • Green beans can replace broccoli if preferred.
  • Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it moist.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Push vegetables to the pan edges while reducing the stock to prevent overcooking them.
  • Low-sodium stock is preferred because reduction concentrates the salt.