Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner

This recipe for Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner is a delicious and simple one pan meal that can be made in about 30 minutes.

Served in a savory ginger and garlic sauce, this hearty and 'better than takeout' meal is comforting and perfect for serving with Fresh Apple Salsa or Asian Style Slaw on the side.

What makes one pan chicken and broccoli so good?

Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner features tender juicy chicken combined with vibrant crisp broccoli in a rich, savory sauce delivering a mouthwatering meal made in about 30 minutes.

I like that this is a simple healthy meal that is perfect for serving on a busy weekday evening.

Have you tried my recipe for Chicken Breast Kabobs?

Made with chunks of skinless chicken breasts marinated in lemon and garlic flavored olive oil, that simple recipe takes mouthwatering good to a new level. Both this recipe for one pan chicken and broccoli and that recipe for chicken kabobs are simple and delicious ways to make a great tasting chicken dinner.

Ginger purée is used in this recipe to give the sauce that 'better than take-out' kind of perfection. You can find Ginger Purée here.

What you need to make Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner

• Chicken Breast Use boneless and skinless chicken breast that is cut into one inch (bite-sized) cubes.
• Broccoli Broken into florets.
• Ginger Purée Gives this that 'authentic' take-out taste.
• Garlic Freshly minced is preferred.
• Oil Both Sesame Oil and Avocado Oil.
• Soy Sauce Low Sodium Soy Sauce can be used.
• Oyster Sauce Teriyaki Sauce or Fish Sauce can be substituted.
• Optional Salt and Pepper to taste.

How to Make One Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner.

• Prep Time 5 minutes .
• Cook Time 25 minutes .
• Servings 4 .
• How to serve : Goes great when served on a bed of rice or with a side of pasta.
• Notes: You will need a large skillet, wooden spoon or similar item, and a holding area (such as a clean plate) for the chicken and broccoli.

1. Broccoli. To get the broccoli perfectly crisp and tender, start by preheating a skillet (dry) on medium heat. After heating the skillet for about a minute, you can add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until lightly charred and slightly tender (about three minutes, stirring constantly). Transfer the cooked broccoli to a holding area such as a clean plate.
2. Chicken To cook the chicken, prep the warm skillet with olive oil and heat the oil for about a minute to get warm. Add the chicken to the warm skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about seven to eight minutes, stirring occasionally). Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate or similar holding area.
3. Sauce. Add the sesame oil to the warm skillet along with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger purée, and minced garlic. Use a whisk or your wooden spoon to combine the ingredients as they cook allowing the flavors to meld (about two minutes).
4. Combine Add the cooked broccoli and cooked chicken to the warm sauce and use your wooden spoon to combine the ingredients so that the chicken and broccoli are coated with the sauce. Cook the ingredients for two to three more minutes tossing or stirring frequently to ensure that the ingredients are cooking evenly.
5. Serve Serve your chicken and broccoli over rice or as desired.

Tips for making the best skillet chicken and broccoli dinner.

Ginger puree is used to give this recipe an authentic taste that resembles take-out versions of this recipe idea. Freshly grated ginger can be used instead of pureed ginger.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Use a clean paper towel to pat the excess moisture off of your chicken before cutting it into pieces. This will allow the sauce to stick to the chicken better.
2. Frozen broccoli can also be used in this recipe. Your broccoli should be defrosted and with the excess moisture patted or drained out first.
3. While my recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts you can alternatively use thighs. Also, other similar bite-sized vegetables, such as sliced carrot, can be added to this recipe. Just make sure that you avoid overcrowding the skillet as doing so can affect the cooking process and results.

How to store chicken and broccoli

Once your chicken with broccoli has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, chicken and broccoli should keep for up to four days when refrigerated or up to a couple of months when frozen.

You may also be interested in these chicken recipes.

• Honey Mustard Chicken
• Chicken Breast Provencal
• Lemon Honey Chicken Breast
• Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
• Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
• Easy Chicken Foil Packets