Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Description
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet is prepared by steaming broccoli florets briefly, preserving their bright color and slight crispness. Chicken breasts are sliced thinly, seasoned, and sautéed in avocado oil infused with garlic to build flavor in the pan. Meanwhile, soaked cashews are blended with chicken broth, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, creamy sauce without dairy. The sauce is then combined with cooked chicken and broccoli for a single-pan meal.
The dish balances the tender, savory chicken with fresh steamed broccoli and a velvety sauce that coats both components. The garlic-infused oil provides a mild aromatic undertone, while the cashew cream lends body and richness. This combination makes for a filling and straightforward meal.
Because the sauce uses raw cashews soaked ahead of time, it requires some planning but yields a dairy-free creaminess that enhances the flavor and texture. The recipe cooks quickly once ingredients are prepped, suitable for a family dinner or an easy weekday meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic
Creamy Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts raw
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight
- Steam broccoli florets by add broccoli and 1/2 cup of water to a large frying pan
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow the broccoli to steam for 3 minutes
- While the broccoli cooks, slice each chicken breast in half long ways so two thin pieces remain from each breast. Season each piece on both sides with salt and pepper
- Remove steamed broccoli and excess water from the pan
- Heat avocado oil in the frying pan over medium-low heat and add 3 smashed garlic cloves to the pan
- Allow the cloves to cook in the garlic for 3 minutes taking care to not burn them, then remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the oil behind
- Increase the heat to medium and add the chicken to the pan
- Cook the chiken on medium for 3 mintues each side
- As the chicken cooks, prepare the creamy sauce by blending the soaked cashews, chicken broth, pepper, and salt in a blender until a smooth mixture remains.
- Add the steamed broccoli back into the pan with the cooked chicken and pour the sauce into the pan
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently so the sauce coats the chicken and broccoli
- Remove the pan from the heat and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 2564mg | 107% |
| Potassium | 982mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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