Lemony Chicken & Broccoli Skillet with Garlic Rice

Juicy chicken breast and tender broccoli florets cooked in a bright lemon-garlic sauce, served alongside fluffy garlic-infused white rice.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 32 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.77/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 pound broccoli florets
• 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced)
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. First, prepare your garlic rice: Combine 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice with 3 cups water or chicken broth, 2 minced garlic cloves (from the 4 cloves total), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep covered off the heat while you prepare the skillet meal.
2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast pieces with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and mostly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried oregano to the same skillet (add a splash more olive oil if needed). Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the mixture. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
7. Serve the Lemony Chicken & Broccoli Skillet immediately over the garlic rice. Garnish with lemon slices and optional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave until warmed through or gently warm in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
• Fat: 6.8 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 465 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 88 mg