Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces and fresh broccoli florets simmered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, it takes just 25 minutes to prepare and serves four.
Ingredients
Chicken and Broccoli
- 500 grams Boneless Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2-3 cups Broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Chilli Powder (substitute with Paprika for less heat)
- 3/4 cup Half and Half (or Cream)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of butter until melted. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sauté on high heat for about 2 minutes until lightly cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter base: Add the remaining butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the creamy sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the half and half (or cream). Add grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chilli powder. Stir well to combine everything, allowing the cheese to melt into the creamy sauce.
- Combine broccoli and chicken: Add the broccoli florets and the cooked chicken back into the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Final cooking and seasoning check: Check seasoning and add more salt if needed. Cook for an additional minute to heat the broccoli and chicken through.
- Serve: Switch off the heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For less spicy flavor, replace chili powder with paprika.
- Use cream for a richer sauce or half and half for a lighter version.
- Ensure not to overcook broccoli to keep its vibrant color and crunch.
- Adding extra Parmesan on serving enhances flavor.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
