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Creamy garlic chicken and broccoli skillet in a cast iron pan

Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet – One-Pan Comfort Dinner Recipe

This easy creamy garlic chicken and broccoli skillet is a one-pan comfort dinner that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cup broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cover, cooking for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top, stirring gently to combine and heat through.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.