Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 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 creamy lemon chicken with broccoli is a delicious and easy recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

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 skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Cook chicken in the skillet until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
While chicken is cooking, in another pan, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil and sauté broccoli for 4-5 minutes until tender.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chives, lemon juice, milk, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
Once chicken and broccoli are done, combine them in a serving dish and top with the creamy sauce.
Serve with cooked quinoa or brown rice, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
Make it dairy-free by substituting the mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 500
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg