Garlic Butter Chicken with Broccoli Delight Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken & Broccoli dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by vibrant broccoli florets. It's a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 juice of fresh lemon
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme in a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and squeeze lemon juice over the mixture.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with rice, quinoa, or bread for a complete meal.