Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet is a quick one-pan dinner.Tender chicken and broccoli are coated in a rich garlic cream sauce.Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce chicken cutlets
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 3 large cloves garlic grated
- ½ cup chicken broth halal replacement for wine
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional, for acidity balance
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning once, until golden and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and remaining olive oil. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for about 1 minute until bright green and lightly seared.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and apple cider vinegar; cook briefly until slightly reduced.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cream, remaining salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken or spoon the broccoli and sauce over it. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- You can swap broccoli with green beans or zucchini.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.