Description
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken with vibrant broccoli in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that warms the soul, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the broccoli into small florets.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring gently. Add soy sauce and Parmesan cheese; let simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the broccoli florets, cover, and steam for another five minutes until bright green and tender yet crisp.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, stirring well to coat everything in the sauce. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 375g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg