If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and super tasty recipe, chicken and broccoli skillet is just the thing for you! It’s one of those dishes I prepare when I want to eat well without spending hours at the stove.
I’ll tell you how I make it, step by step, so you can try it too.
This chicken and broccoli recipe is perfect for those who love simple yet bold flavors. The broccoli florets cook in just a few minutes, maintaining that bright green color and all their crunchiness. Meanwhile, I slice the chicken breast, lightly flour it, and brown it in a pan with a bit of chopped onion. The aroma that wafts through the air is already a promise of goodness!
I add a splash of white wine, let it evaporate, and then add the broccoli. At this point, the dish comes to life: the flavors blend, the chicken becomes flavorful, and the broccoli becomes irresistible. A sprinkle of sesame seeds before plating and here is a light, nutritious main course with an oriental touch.
Easy, quick chicken and broccoli recipe, perfect for any occasion: save it among your favorite dishes!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, All seasons
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz chicken breast
- 8.8 oz broccoli
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup white wine
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste sesame seeds
- salt
Tools
- 1 Pan non-stick skillet
- 1 Cutting Board cutting board
- 1 Spatula spatulas
Steps
Boil the broccoli: bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli florets for about 5 minutes. They should remain green and crunchy.
Prepare the chicken: slice the chicken breast into strips or pieces, lightly flour them, and set aside.
Chop an onion and let it soften in a pan with a drizzle of oil.
When it turns golden, add the chicken and brown it until it colors.
Deglaze with white wine: pour the wine and let it evaporate on high heat.
Add the broccoli: add the boiled florets, mix well, and let them flavor for a few minutes. Adjust salt and pepper.
Transfer the chicken and broccoli to plates, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
✨Tips
Perfect Crunch: after boiling the broccoli, immediately pass them in cold water with ice. This way, they’ll keep a bright green color and stay crunchy.
More Flavorful Chicken: before flouring, marinate the chicken for 15 minutes with a drizzle of oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sweet paprika. It will give a more intense taste.
White Wine: if you want a different touch, try replacing it with soy sauce or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. It completely changes the aromatic profile.
Sesame Seeds: toast them lightly in a pan before sprinkling on the dish. They release an irresistible aroma and become crunchier.
Side Dish: to turn the recipe into a complete meal, serve the chicken and broccoli with basmati rice or noodles. It’s a simple way to add an oriental touch.
Light Variant: if you want a lighter version, you can avoid the flour and cook the chicken directly with onion and a drizzle of oil.
