Description
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful broccoli in a creamy almond milk sauce. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight 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:
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk or any other milk
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other flour
Additional:
- 1 medium broccoli head, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, optional to serve
Instructions
- Rub the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk almond milk and flour in a bowl until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden-brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add almond milk mixture and broccoli. Cook until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, heat through, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best results, slice thick chicken breasts into thinner pieces.
- Feel free to use whole milk or canned lite coconut milk for a creamier sauce.
- Experiment with different seasonings and veggies for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
