Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Chicken and Broccoli recipe. Tender chicken and vibrant broccoli are bathed in a luscious sauce that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: red pepper flakes and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam broccoli with garlic and broth until tender.
- Create the Sauce: Mix in cream, Parmesan, mustard, and lemon juice; simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken back to the skillet, heat through, garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Frozen broccoli can be used but should be thawed and drained before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
