Description
A comforting and fresh dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and aromatic garlic, perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Rice or quinoa for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the broccoli into small florets. If using mushrooms, slice them thinly.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet, leaving behind any juices.
- Add the Garlic and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, toss in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until fragrant and the mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and mushrooms. Pour in about a quarter cup of water to create steam, cover, and let cook for 3-5 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Combine and Flavor: Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle with soy sauce (add more to taste) and mix well, allowing all the flavors to come together for another minute or two.
- Serve it Up: Serve this hearty mixture over a bed of rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, easy weeknight meal, healthy recipe, comfort food