This Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet recipe has 5 main ingredients for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
Tender chicken, lots of broccoli, and a great flavor profile make this healthy recipe a delicious meal the whole family will love. Like this dairy-free chicken pasta bake and ground turkey stir fry, with just basic ingredients you can have dinner on busy weeknights that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Healthy chicken recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Chicken - Chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs work well.
Broccoli - Fresh broccoli florets are best, but you can use frozen if needed.
Gluten-free soy sauce - Tamari or gluten-free soy sauce can be used interchangeably. Coconut aminos are a soy-free and gluten-free soy sauce and tamari substitute.
Garlic - Fresh minced garlic or jarred minced garlic work great. Substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic handy.
Olive oil - Use extra virgin olive oil or substitute avocado oil or coconut oil (refined for no coconut flavor).
Lime juice - Fresh lime juice adds acid to help enhance and round out the flavors.
Red pepper flakes and salt - Red pepper flakes add some heat!
How to make healthy chicken and broccoli
Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pan, add the broccoli and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
Step 3: Add the chicken back into the large skillet with the broccoli. Pour the gluten-free soy sauce over the mixture and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Step 4: Remove from heat and serve hot, over rice, quinoa, or as is!
Recipe tip
Want to make this easy dinner even simpler? Swap out the chicken breast or thighs for rotisserie chicken. Just add it in after the broccoli has cooked. Makes it a great meal prep option too.
Serving suggestions
- Serve this easy chicken meal over brown rice or white rice.
- Instead of rice, serve over quinoa! Choose between white, red, or rainbow quinoa.
- Noodles also make a great pairing for this broccoli stir fry. Use your choice of pasta!
- Want to keep things lower carb? Serve this recipe over cauliflower rice.
FAQs
Yes, broccoli and chicken make a healthy meal due to the lean protein in chicken and the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants in broccoli. Together, they are low in calories while offering balanced nutrition. Adding whole grains or healthy fats can further enhance the meal's nutritional value.
To store this chicken and broccoli recipe, transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lbs chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- juice of ½ a lime
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the broccoli and minced garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Add the chicken back into the pan with the broccoli. Pour the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and salt over the mixture and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Add lime juice, toss, and remove from heat. Serve hot, over rice, quinoa, noodles, or as is.
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