Description
This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli recipe offers a delicious, comforting meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and paired with a creamy, lightly seasoned broccoli sauce made from almond milk and gluten-free flour. It’s a quick and healthy dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a wholesome family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk or any other milk
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other flour
- 1 medium broccoli head, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, optional to serve
Instructions
- Rub the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with kosher salt, ground pepper, and Italian seasoning to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together almond milk and gluten-free flour until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, which will help thicken the sauce during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook them until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté minced garlic if desired (not listed but optional), then pour in the almond milk mixture. Add chopped broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli becomes tender and the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the creamy broccoli sauce. Heat everything together for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for added brightness if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any dairy or plant-based milk of your choice.
- Gluten-free flour can be replaced with all-purpose flour if gluten is not a concern.
- For more flavor, add minced garlic when sautéing the broccoli.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes.
