Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
A comforting and nutritious one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the creamy sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the broccoli florets during the last 5 minutes of cooking, letting them steam in the sauce until vibrant and tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness. Adjust sauce consistency with chicken broth or cream as needed.