Description
This One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner is a quick and flavorful meal that comes together in no time. Tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a zesty Parmesan sauce make for a satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Broccoli: Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and broccoli until tender.
- Steam Broccoli: Add chicken broth, cover, and steam until fully tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Add lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Toss well.
- Serve: Cook for another minute until heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or quinoa.
- You can substitute chicken thighs or add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
