Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning boneless chicken breasts with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning before pan-cooking them to a golden brown. A sauce made from almond milk mixed with gluten-free flour is gently thickened in the pan with garlic. Chopped broccoli cooks in this sauce until just tender, preserving some bite. Returning the chicken to the pan briefly warms it back up, allowing the flavors to meld. Fresh parsley garnishes the dish, and lemon wedges can be served alongside to add brightness.
The flavor balance here is mild and understated, with Italian herbs complementing the garlic and broccoli. The almond milk base keeps the sauce lighter than traditional cream sauces but still creamy enough for comfort. The dish pairs well with simple side dishes, or can stand alone as a protein and vegetable combination.
Notes suggest variations such as using whole milk or canned lite coconut milk for a creamier texture, substituting chicken thighs, or swapping broccoli for other vegetables like asparagus or zucchini. Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor, and any neutral cooking oil may be used. Adjust seasoning or add garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk or any other milk
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other flour
- 1 medium broccoli chopped (about 3 cups, head
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- lemon optional to serve, wedges
Instructions
- Rub the 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts with the seasonings on all sides. (Kosher salt and ground pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning)
- In a small bowl, whisk the 1 1/2 cup almond milk and 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden-brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- To the same pan, heat the remaining oil, over medium heat. Add the 4-5 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for up to 1 minute.
- Pour in the almond milk mixture and stir; you should see the sauce getting thicker almost immediately as it heats up.
- Add 1 medium broccoli head, florets and cook for 6-8 minutes, or just until tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook for a couple of minutes to heat up.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and Lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are thick, slicing them thinner helps cook evenly and more quickly.
- For a richer sauce, substitute almond milk with whole milk or canned lite coconut milk.
- You can vary the seasoning blends or add paprika and onion powder for more flavor.
- Use fresh garlic where possible; garlic powder can serve as an alternative.
- Any neutral oil like olive, avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil works for cooking.
- Broccoli can be replaced with other vegetables such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, green beans, or zucchini.
- Boneless chicken thighs may be used but note that nutrition facts and cooking times will differ.
- Different flours can be used to thicken the sauce as available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 899mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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