Description
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli is a beloved classic that never fails to deliver. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a luscious, velvety sauce that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner, Creamy Chicken and Broccoli is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cup broccoli florets
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. Cook the broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet and sauté until bright green and slightly tender, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, thyme, Parmesan, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest. Simmer the sauce until it thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
5. Combine and serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Add any optional add-ins, like red pepper flakes, sliced mushrooms, or shredded mozzarella. Serve the Creamy Chicken and Broccoli warm, with the sauce spooned generously over the chicken and broccoli.
Notes
Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes, sliced mushrooms or spinach, shredded mozzarella or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams