Name: Chicken and Broccoli with Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for chicken); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for chicken); ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for chicken); ½ teaspoon salt (for chicken); 2 large heads of broccoli (about 4-5 cups of florets); 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (for broccoli); ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for broccoli); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for broccoli); ½ teaspoon salt (for broccoli); ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended); ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce); 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for sauce); 1 tablespoon milk (any kind, to adjust consistency); ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce); Cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional, for serving); Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish); Extra lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Description

This delicious chicken and broccoli dish is combined with a creamy sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for chicken)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder (for chicken)
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper (for chicken)
½ teaspoon salt (for chicken)
2 large heads of broccoli (about 4–5 cups of florets)
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (for broccoli)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (for broccoli)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (for broccoli)
½ teaspoon salt (for broccoli)
½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2–3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
1 tablespoon milk (any kind, to adjust consistency)
¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
Cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional, for serving)
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Extra lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, steam the broccoli until tender.
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chives, lemon juice, milk, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
Once the chicken is done, combine with steamed broccoli and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
Serve with cooked quinoa or brown rice, and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less milk to your liking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Pan-frying and steaming
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 500
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 120mg