Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Chicken & Broccoli Bowls, where tender chicken meets vibrant, crisp broccoli in a luscious sauce. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the crunch of fresh vegetables complementing the rich, velvety coating that envelops the dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon water
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, steam the broccoli in a separate pot with 1 tablespoon of water for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- In the same skillet as the chicken, reduce heat to low and add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and soy sauce. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce is creamy and coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold in the steamed broccoli and mix until well combined. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream if the sauce thickens too much.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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