Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet is a rich, one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy skillet meal is comforting, flavorful, and ready in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the skillet.
- Simmer for another 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.
Notes
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.Swap broccoli with asparagus, spinach, or green beans if preferred.Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.To keep it low-carb or keto, serve as is without pasta or rice.Add cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
