Description
This One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner is a delicious and creamy dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken, broccoli, and a flavorful sauce make this a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- cooked rice or pasta (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Broccoli and Broth: Stir in broccoli, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Cover and steam until tender.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, then return chicken to skillet.
- Finish and Serve: Simmer until sauce thickens, stir in lemon juice. Serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for more veggies.
- This dish also works well with leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
