Lemon-Dill Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

Tender chicken pieces and crisp broccoli florets cooked together in a bright, savory lemon-dill sauce, perfect for a quick and wholesome weeknight meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.44/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• fresh
• healthy
• quick
• sauté
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cup broccoli florets
• 0.75 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup uncooked white rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast pieces, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Add 4 cups broccoli florets to the same skillet. Add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons), cover, and steam-saute for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
4. While broccoli cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the lemon-dill sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
6. Serve immediately over the cooked white rice.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a creamier sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or Greek yogurt at the end.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 472
• Protein: 49.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
• Fat: 9.2 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sodium: 659 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 1.3 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg