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Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Bowls

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender chicken thighs and broccoli in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried thyme, oregano, and basil)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Steam broccoli florets until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir as sauce thickens over medium-low heat.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust thickness with more broth or cream if needed.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, nestle into sauce, cover, and simmer on low for 7-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  8. Assemble bowls by spooning steamed broccoli, placing chicken on top, and ladling extra sauce over everything. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

To speed up prep, multitask by prepping garlic and broccoli while chicken sears. Avoid overcooking broccoli to keep it tender-crisp. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen sauce.

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Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, broccoli bowls, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, creamy sauce, chicken thighs, low-carb, gluten-free

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