Easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe made with pan-seared, tender, and juicy chicken and broccoli, cooked in a tangy garlic-butter sauce. Quick and easy chicken dinner recipe made in a single skillet within 30 minutes.
This is one of the healthy chicken and broccoli recipes that require fewer ingredients, easy to customize, made within 30 minutes, and tastes amazing. Serve it as an appetizer or dinner. Gluten-free recipe.
This one-pan chicken and broccoli recipe is inspired by my Garlic Butter Chicken Bites. The addition of broccoli adds a healthy element to the dish. You can add whatever vegetables you have on hand.
About this recipe
In this recipe post, I am sharing how to make Easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe. It is a quick, easy and healthy dinner recipe made within 30 minutes.
This chicken and broccoli skillet recipe is made with tender and juicy chicken pieces. They are pan-seared and cooked with broccoli in a tangy garlic-butter sauce, flavored with Italian seasoning.
You can serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.
You may also like these other popular chicken recipes from this website:
- Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
- Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Nuggets
- Popcorn Chicken
- Kung Pao Chicken
Why You Need This Recipe
- Easy step-by-step instructions with a recipe video.
- Quick dinner within 30 minutes.
- Made with simple pantry ingredients - It is made with simple ingredients easily available in your kitchen pantry.
- Healthy - There is chicken and broccoli in the recipe, which adds protein and fiber, making it a healthy chicken and broccoli recipe. It is flavored with herbs that are good for health. So definitely a healthy dinner for your family.
- One-pan/One-pot meal - One-pan meals are my favorite. Fewer dishes to go and easy to clean up.
- This recipe is easy to customize. Check out the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients.
- Make ahead recipe - You can cook it in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for 2 days.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken - I have used boneless, skinless chicken breast. You can also use boneless chicken thighs.
- Broccoli - You can use either fresh broccoli or frozen. If using frozen broccoli thaw it properly and place it on a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture from it. Or you can add any veggies like green beans, asparagus, or zucchini.
- Flavoring - Salt, pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning. You can substitute Italian seasoning with ½ teaspoon thyme and ½ teaspoon oregano. Skip red pepper flakes and paprika, if you do not prefer spicy foods.
- Oil - I have used refined olive oil. You can use any neutral flavor cooking oil.
- Butter - I have used unsalted butter.
- Fresh garlic
- Chicken broth - Low sodium chicken broth is preferred. It makes the dish flavorful. You can substitute it with white wine.
- Fresh lemon juice - You can substitute it with vinegar.
- Cilantro - Substitute it with parsley.
For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.
Step by step instructions with photos
Preparations
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set it aside for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam cook broccoli - Pour 1-inch of water in a saucepan or steamer. Let the water come to a boil. Put the broccoli in a steamer basket and place it over boiling water. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cover it and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the steamer basket and set it aside.
Making easy chicken and broccoli recipe
- Heat 2 teaspoon of oil + 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer. Make sure there is some space between them. Cook until the color of chicken turns from pink to white. Stir and cook until the chicken is just cooked. Do not overcook the chicken. Remove it to a plate. Keep it covered.
- To the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- When the butter melts, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Gently scrape the brown bits sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook it for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce reduces.
- Stir in lemon juice and pepper.
- Add broccoli and chicken. Combine and cook for 2 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with cilantro. Healthy chicken and broccoli recipe is ready to serve.
Tips to make Chicken and Broccoli
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying the chicken. If necessary fry the chicken in two batches.
- Make sure there is some space between the chicken pieces when you are pan-frying them. It will ensure that the chicken gets crispy fried.
- Steam-cook the broccoli before adding it to the pan.
- I have used Italian seasoning to flavor the dish. You can use any of your favorite herbs like thyme or oregano.
- Skip red pepper flakes and paprika, if you do not prefer spicy dishes.
- Chicken broth has salt in it. Taste and add salt to the recipe accordingly.
Serving Suggestions
- You can serve it as a starter or appetizer.
- Or serve it as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.
- Pair it up with mashed potatoes.
Storage Suggestions
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for 2 days. Make sure to store the leftovers within 2 hours of cooking. Reheat and serve.
- This recipe freezes well. Stays good for a month. Thaw, reheat, and serve.
Variations that you can try
- Cook with other steamed vegetables like asparagus.
- Add some shredded cheese on top to make it creamier.
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Easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe
Easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe made with tender and juicy chicken, and broccoli, cooked in a tangy garlic-butter sauce flavored with herbs. This is one of the healthy chicken and broccoli recipes that require fewer ingredients, easy to customize, made within 30 minutes and tastes amazing. Serve it as an appetizer or dinner. Gluten-free recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 253kcal
Equipment
- Heavy bottom skillet
Ingredients
To season the chicken
- Heavy bottom skillet
- 2 boneless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
- salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Other ingredients
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoon butter, divided (unsalted)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or add ½ teaspoon thyme and ½ teaspoon oregano)
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- cilantro to garnish (or parsley)
Instructions
Preparations
- Cut the chicken breast in bite size pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Set it aside for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam cook broccoli - Pour 1-inch of water in a sauce pan or steamer. Let the water come to a boil. Put the broccoli in a steamer basket and place it over boiling water. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cover it and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the steamer basket and set it aside.
Making easy chicken and broccoli recipe
- Heat 2 teaspoon of oil + 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer. Make sure there is some space between them. Cook until the color of chicken turns from pink to white. Stir and cook until the chicken is just cooked. Do not overcook the chicken. Remove it to a plate. Keep it covered.
- To the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- When the butter melts, add garlic, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Gently scrape the brown bits sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook it for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce reduces.
- Stir in lemon juice and pepper.
- Add broccoli and chicken. Combine and cook for 2 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with cilantro. Healthy chicken and broccoli recipe is ready to serve.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying the chicken. If necessary fry the chicken in two batches.
- Make sure there is some space between the chicken pieces when you are pan-frying them. It will ensure that the chicken gets crispy fried.
- Steam-cook the broccoli before adding it to the pan.
- I have used Italian seasoning to flavor the dish. You can use any of your favorite herbs like thyme and oregano.
- Skip red pepper flakes and paprika, if you do not prefer a spicy dish.
- Chicken broth has salt in it. Taste and add salt to the recipe accordingly.
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