Description
If you’re looking for a comforting yet quick dinner idea, these Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Bowls are exactly what you need. This easy recipe brings together tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce that coats every bite beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy dinner ideas, this dish is satisfying, flavorful, and simple to make.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked rice or pasta
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and simmer briefly to deglaze the pan.
5. Add heavy cream and stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
6. Mix in Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Add broccoli florets and cook until tender but still slightly crisp.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
9. Serve over cooked rice or pasta and garnish if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth texture.
Avoid overcooking the broccoli to keep its vibrant color and slight crunch.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to maintain the sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg