Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies
A simple and flavorful dish featuring chicken, garlic, butter, and your favorite vegetables.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, onion wedges, zucchini slices)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use any vegetables you prefer, such as carrots, asparagus, or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Serve over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken and vegetables, one-pan meal, easy dinner, weeknight meal