Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli (20 Minutes!)

Ingredients

• 2 medium chicken breast (or 1 pound)
• 1 teaspoon EACH salt (garlic powder, or oregano)
• 1 /2 teaspoon EACH black pepper (chili powder)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter (divided)
• 3-4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper
• 3-4 cups broccoli florets (or broccolini)
• 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or juice of 1/2 lemon)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally (to make 4 pieces total). Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili powder.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter along with the chicken breasts. Cook chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Remove chicken breasts from the pan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant and add the broccoli, water, and lemon juice to the pan. Cook broccoli 2-3 minutes or just until cooked.

4. 4

   Return chicken to the pan and garnish with parsley, cilantro, or lemon if desired. Serve immediately.