Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy chicken broccoli recipe, blending wholesome ingredients with rich, velvety sauce. Hearty chicken and crisp broccoli unite in a classic dish that promises warmth and satisfaction for home cooks seeking delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 medium broccoli head, chopped (3 cups)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) almond milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with a blend of Italian herbs, ensuring even seasoning on all exterior surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear chicken until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate and loosely tent with foil.
- Create a smooth, lump-free mixture by whisking almond milk with flour until completely integrated. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour milk and flour blend into the pan, stirring consistently until sauce reaches a creamy, thickened consistency.
- Introduce broccoli florets directly into the developing sauce, allowing them to simmer and become tender, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Gently reintroduce chicken into the skillet, allowing it to warm through and absorb surrounding sauce flavors.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley and squeezing fresh lemon juice over the final preparation, adding brightness and herbal notes.
Notes
- Ensure Even Cooking Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before seasoning to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation Swap almond milk with coconut milk or vegetable broth for those avoiding dairy, maintaining the creamy sauce texture.
- Low-Carb Option Replace flour with cornstarch or xanthan gum to thicken sauce, reducing overall carbohydrate content while preserving rich, velvety consistency.
- Fresh Herb Enhancement Experiment with fresh thyme or basil instead of parsley to introduce additional layers of aromatic flavor and elevate the dish’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg