Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Cooked in rich garlic butter sauce, served with tender-crisp broccoli for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein, low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Add 3 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add broccoli florets and 2 tbsp water to the skillet, cover, and steam for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, add lemon zest, and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute more until heated through.