Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet is a high-protein, nutrient-packed dish combining tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Quick, wholesome, and flavorful, it’s perfect for post-workout meals or a healthy family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
3 cups broccoli florets
4–5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic 1 minute until fragrant. Add broccoli and chicken broth. Cover and steam 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
3. Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and stir in Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Simmer 2-3 minutes until creamy and well combined. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a hot skillet to sear chicken for best flavor.
Do not overcook broccoli; keep tender-crisp.
Stir in Greek yogurt off heat to prevent curdling.
Add spinach at the end for extra nutrients.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days in fridge; reheat gently.
Freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight before reheating.
Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Chicken, Skillet
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg