Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli recipe blends the ease of a quick stir-fry with rich, comforting flavors. You create tender chicken and crisp broccoli coated in a luxurious garlic butter sauce, perfect served over rice or pasta for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Cooked rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and steam the broccoli for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat well in the creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over your choice of rice or pasta.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water before adding it with the heavy cream.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- This dish is best enjoyed right after preparation when the sauce is hot and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice/pasta)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg