Description
This creamy chicken and broccoli recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is easy to make. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy almond milk sauce with garlic and served with perfectly cooked broccoli. A simple and satisfying meal for any night of the week!
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: Rub the boneless chicken breasts with kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk almond milk and gluten-free flour until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken in olive oil until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Cook garlic in oil, then add the almond milk mixture and broccoli.
- Combine and Garnish: Return chicken to the pan, cook briefly, and garnish 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, oils, and types of milk for variety.
- Try other vegetables like asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or zucchini in place of broccoli.
- You can use boneless chicken thighs for a different flavor profile.
- Any type of flour can be used in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
