Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
This Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet recipe is made with 5 main ingredients for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
Servings 4
Calories 218kcal
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.
Notes
To store: Keep chicken and broccoli skillet in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1048mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg