Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Chicken and Broccoli recipe. Tender chicken and vibrant broccoli florets are smothered in a luscious cream sauce, creating a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cream Sauce:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, add chicken broth, simmer. Add broccoli, cook until tender. Stir in cream, Parmesan, cream cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer to heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
