Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli
There’s just something magical about the combination of juicy chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and a luscious garlic butter sauce. It’s the kind of dinner that tastes indulgent but comes together in less than 30 minutes. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family on a busy weeknight or looking for a dish that feels comforting yet light, this Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli will quickly become a household favorite.
Think of this recipe as a cozy hug in a skillet: savory garlic seared into golden chicken, butter melting into a glossy sauce, and fresh broccoli soaking up every bit of flavor. The best part? It all cooks in one pan, making cleanup almost effortless.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or lightly steamed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t burn it).
- Add broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets, stirring to coat in garlic butter. Cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet. Drizzle in soy sauce and toss everything together until well coated. Cook 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley before serving warm.
Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli
Juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir to coat in garlic butter. Cook 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to skillet. Drizzle in soy sauce and toss everything together. Cook 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
