Description
This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a comforting and delicious meal that comes together quickly. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and cooked to perfection, then paired with a creamy almond milk sauce and fresh broccoli. Serve over rice or pasta for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk or any other milk
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other flour
Additional:
- 1 medium broccoli head, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, optional to serve
Instructions
- Rub the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk almond milk and flour together until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the chicken in olive oil on both sides, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, then add the almond milk mixture and broccoli.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the pan and heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best results, slice thick chicken breasts into thinner pieces for even cooking.
- Feel free to use whole milk or canned lite coconut milk for a creamier sauce.
- Experiment with different seasonings and vegetables to customize the dish to your taste.
- Adjust cooking times if using different cuts of chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
