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Skillet of chicken, broccoli, and cabbage in a lemon garlic sauce
Greta Brinkley

Lemony Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

A quick, flavorful one-skillet dinner with garlic, lemon, chicken, and crisp-tender broccoli. Low carb, family-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 –4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup red cabbage chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped (fresh or thawed)
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add lemon juice and broth to the pan. Scrape the bottom of the skillet and simmer until liquid reduces by half, 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add remaining butter and oil, then stir in cabbage and broccoli. Cook 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
  6. Return chicken to the pan. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.