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Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Dairy & Oils
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.