Description
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 3. Add Garlic and Broccoli: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and broccoli florets. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and bright green.
- 4. Create Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well, then mix in Parmesan cheese and soy sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- 5. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Slice rested chicken into strips or cubes and return to the skillet to soak up the creamy sauce.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates, drizzle extra sauce over each serving, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg