Creamy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Skillet Delight
This creamy garlic chicken and broccoli skillet is a delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken strips and vibrant broccoli in a rich garlic cream sauce. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- to taste sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- for garnish freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken strips, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or rice to enjoy the creamy sauce.