Ingredients
- Chicken breast, boneless, skinless: 1 pound
- Broccoli florets: 4 cups
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1 whole
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Dried Italian herbs: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Prepare the broccoli florets and mince the garlic. Juice half of the lemon and slice the other half for garnish if desired.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking the broccoli.
- Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over everything and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For convenient meal prep, cool any leftovers completely before storing them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Gently reheat leftovers in a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture and tender-crisp broccoli, or microwave briefly until just warmed through to avoid overcooking.
- Serve this vibrant meal alongside a few avocado slices for healthy fats or a light green salad with a simple vinaigrette to add extra freshness.
- For perfectly browned chicken and tender-crisp broccoli, ensure your skillet is adequately hot and avoid overcrowding it; cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal (approx. 4-5oz protein & 1.5-2 cups vegetables)
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g