Quick Chicken and Broccoli
A simple and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breasts, vibrant broccoli, served over rice – perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- During the last few minutes, add the broccoli to the skillet, covering it to steam until bright and tender.
- To serve, place the chicken over the cooked rice and drizzle with soy sauce if desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure your skillet is adequately heated before adding chicken and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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