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20-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet (One Pan, 43 g Protein)

20-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

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One pan, 20 minutes, no fuss: juicy chicken bites with garlic, lemon and crisp-tender broccoli in a light pan sauce. A weeknight dinner for two that keeps protein high and cleanup low.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with the salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Move to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  4. Add the broccoli and broth. Cover and cook 4–5 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and just tender.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan with the lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Toss for 1 minute so everything is coated, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 19.6gProtein: 43.4gFat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 5.9gCholesterol: 123.9mgSodium: 907.6mgPotassium: 1357.9mgFiber: 6.5gSugar: 4.6gVitamin C: 194.4mgCalcium: 122.6mgIron: 2.6mg

Notes

Serve on its own, over brown rice or quinoa, or with a slice of whole-grain bread. Frozen broccoli works; add it straight from the freezer and cook a couple of minutes longer. Chicken thighs can replace the breast if you like them better. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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