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Quick Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

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Make this easy garlic butter chicken and broccoli skillet for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for creamier sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam for 3-4 minutes until it is bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream (if using) and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a light simmer.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the chicken and broccoli in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 minute until heated through.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately over rice or pasta if desired.

Notes

  • For a Chinese-style flavor, replace the Italian seasoning with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water (add cornstarch slurry after the broth, stir until thickened).
  • If you skip the heavy cream, the sauce will be lighter and broth-based, similar to a quick stir-fry sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer dark meat.

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