Magic Chicken and Broccoli

This Magic Chicken and Broccoli recipe came to me as part of a creative challenge. I enjoy challenges. I grow through them. This one asked for a meal using a protein, nuts, Asiago cheese, and broccoli. Here is a fantastically easy and delicious recipe! The one-skillet meal is simmered in a bath of white wine and garlic for amazing flavor! ENJOY!

The recipe works best with a large 12 inch skillet. A good skillet will elevate your cooking experience! I’ve made this with both my nonstick Le Creuset pans and HexClad pans. The Le Creuset is a good quality nonstick pan that has held up wonderfully to all of my cooking challenges. And, I love the HexClad pans so much; they are stainless steel, non-stick and very durable! Both are durable and easy to clean.

Magic Chicken and Broccoli

Recipe by AmiessaCourse: Dinner, Lunch, MainCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Delicious one-skillet chicken broccoli dish simmered in a bath of white wine and garlic. SO QUICK AND EASY!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb chicken breast tenders

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 cup white wine, like Chardonnay

• 4-5 cups broccoli florets, fresh

• 1 tbsp butter, OPTIONAL, see Notes

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• Asiago cheese, freshly shredded

• Garnish with lemon wedges, optional

• Garnish with red pepper flakes, optional

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat olive oil in skilled on medium-high. Add chicken tenders, turning once and cooking through.
• Remove chicken from pan. Turn down to medium heat. In same pan, add garlic until fragrant. This is QUICK! Add white wine, bring to simmer and continue to simmer about 2-3 minutes.
• Add broccoli and stir to coat in sauce. Cook to desired doneness, stirring frequently. Add optional butter if desired. Stir and let melt.
• Return chicken to the pan and mix with the broccoli. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds and lemon juice.
• Serve warm sprinkled with Asiago and your favorite garnishes.

Notes

• This recipe goes well with rice or riced cauliflower.
• I use Chardonnay. Try your favorite white wine.
• Butter is optional. It adds a bit of richness, but the recipe is also delicious without it.
• The recipe works best with a large 12 inch skillet. A good skillet will elevate your cooking experience! I’ve made this with both my nonstick Le Creuset pans and HexClad pans. The Le Creuset is a good quality nonstick pan that has held up wonderfully to all of my cooking challenges. And, I love the HexClad pans so much; they are stainless steel, non-stick and very durable! Both are durable and easy to clean.