Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Bowl
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic sauce served with crisp broccoli and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until they’re tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined and smooth.
- Combine the chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Stir gently to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve it up: Serve the creamy garlic chicken and broccoli over a bed of fluffy rice.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with a green salad or garlic bread. Add a dash of lemon juice for brightness or red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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