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5 from 2 votes

Skillet Lemon Chicken and Broccoli

Easy lemon chicken and broccoli cooked in one pan for super easy cleanup!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Dee

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 to 2 large lemons
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil In a medium-sized skillet, on medium heat, and add chicken
  • Season with half of the salt, pepper and ginger, and cook about 8 to 10 minutes on one side
  • Turn chicken over, and season with remaining salt, pepper and ginger
  • Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon into the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes
  • Add the broccoli to the pan, and add the other half of the lemon and the butter
  • Cover, and cook until chicken is at least 160 degrees and broccoli is tender
  • Cover with additional lemon slices if desired
  • Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 43.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.3mg