Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli is a deliciously easy one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish not only promises incredible flavor but also ensures minimal cleanup. Simply toss everything onto a sheet pan and let the oven work its magic, delivering a satisfying dinner in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter; stir in garlic, soy sauce, honey, and thyme.
- Arrange chicken on one side of a sheet pan; toss broccoli with olive oil and place on the other side.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over chicken and broccoli.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and broccoli is tender.
- Drizzle remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz) with ¾ cup broccoli
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Customize by swapping out broccoli for bell peppers or asparagus. - For added zing, sprinkle red pepper flakes or squeeze lemon juice over the finished dish. - Marinate chicken for better flavor.