Description
A delightful combination of juicy chicken breasts infused with a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- 1 lb broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the broccoli on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat, add the remaining butter, and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in the lemon juice, stir, and scrape up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with roasted broccoli and drizzle with remaining sauce, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer dark meat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or stovetop until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1 cup broccoli
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal