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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

ByScience Meets Supper August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

A quick, one-skillet dinner with tender chicken, seared broccoli and a rich garlic cream sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Low-Calorie, Low-Carb, Mediterranean Diet, No Added Sugar, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Weight Loss

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings 4

Calories 358

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets

¾ teaspoon salt, divided

½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3 large cloves garlic, grated

½ cup dry white wine, chicken stock or water

4 cups chopped broccoli florets

½ cup heavy cream

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Sprinkle 4 chicken cutlets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.

Add 4 cups broccoli and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Increase heat to medium- high; cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is lightly seared and bright green, about 1 minute. Stir in grated garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ½ cup wine (or lioquid of choice); cook until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds.

Reduce heat to medium and stir in ½ cup cream and the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the broccoli and sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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