Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with
Broccoli
Need a quick healthy dinner tonight? This Lemon Rosemary Chicken with broccoli dish is quick and easy for a busy weeknight…and a frequent go-to for my family. Pair it with a nice side dish and your done. Everyone loves chicken, lemons and yes…even broccoli in my family.
The classic pairing of fresh rosemary and lemon is the centerpiece of this dish, while the addition of sautéed shallots adds a subtle depth to the flavors. When paired with frozen broccoli, you have the makings of a satisfying, low-carb meal that will soon become a new family favorite.
Tip: Organic lemons are recommended for this dish because the skin is not removed prior to cooking.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
3 T. butter substitute, divided
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 medium shallots, sliced thin
1 c. chicken stock, preferably organic
1½ T. fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 16-oz. bag frozen broccoli
1 medium organic lemon, sliced and cut into small, thin wedges
Directions:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter substitute in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Swirl to coat bottom of pan.
- Season each side of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is golden brown and releases easily from the bottom of the skillet. Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a plate. Cover and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter and sliced shallots to skillet. Sauté shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken stock to skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Bring liquid to a boil while using a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan. Add chopped rosemary leaves and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by about half, approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken and its juices to the skillet, along with the frozen broccoli and thin lemon wedges. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp tender and chicken is cooked through. (Internal temperature should read 165°F on an instant-read thermometer).
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with a spoonful of pan sauce drizzled over each chicken thigh. Garnish with additional lemon wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
Depending on your dietary needs, you could replace the butter substitute with real butter and the chicken breast with thighs. As we are a low-cholesterol family, this recipe is modified for our needs. But…it isn’t modified on flavor at all!
- 3 T. butter substitute, divided
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 thighs
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium shallots, sliced thin
- 1 c. chicken stock, preferably organic
- 1½ T. fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 1 16-oz. bag frozen broccoli
- 1 medium organic lemon, sliced and cut into small, thin wedges
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter substitute in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Swirl to coat bottom of pan.
- Season each side of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is golden brown and releases easily from the bottom of the skillet. Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a plate. Cover and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter and sliced shallots to skillet. Sauté shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken stock to skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Bring liquid to a boil while using a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan. Add chopped rosemary leaves and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by about half, approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken and its juices to the skillet, along with the frozen broccoli and thin lemon wedges. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp tender and chicken is cooked through. (Internal temperature should read 165°F on an instant-read thermometer).
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with a spoonful of pan sauce drizzled over each chicken thigh. Garnish with additional lemon wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
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