Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli (20 Minutes!)

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serves 4
Ingredients
For the chicken

• 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
• ½ teaspoon crushed pepper
• 3-4 cups broccoli florets or broccolini
• ¼ cup water or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or juice of ½ lemon

Preparation 

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

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