Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts with Rice and Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1 1/2 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lb Broccoli florets
• 1 cup (dry) White rice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 each Lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
3. Toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast on a sheet pan for 20 minutes.
4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. If chicken breasts are very thick, slice them in half horizontally first. Sear the chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter, add the minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice.
6. Pour the garlic butter over the chicken and serve with the rice and roasted broccoli.