Solo Chicken Breast And Broccoli Food

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder, Herbs de Provence (or Italian blend), and salt and pepper (I'm pretty generous with the salt and pepper here, go with your gut).
• In a large skillet, melt butter. Once melted, drizzle 1 tablespoon oil into the pan. Add chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Toss broccoli florets with 2 teaspoon oil, garlic (or garlic powder) and parmesan cheese.
• Scoot the chicken over in the pan to make room for the broccoli.
• Add broccoli to the pan, add 1/3 cup water (pour it to the side of the chicken and broccoli and not over the top so that it doesn't wash away the seasonings), cover and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is white throughout and broccoli is fork-tender. (see note for alternate cooking method) Serve immediately.

SOLO CHICKEN BREAST AND LEMON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan until the butter stops foaming Pat dry the chicken breast and coat with the flour and black pepper.
• Place the chicken in the hot oil/butter, fry for 5 minutes and flip, frying for additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees (F).
• When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and stir fry the broccoli for 2 minutes or until tender crisp.
• Turn off the heat, add the chicken stock and the juice from the lemon and stir until the mixture starts to thicken.
• Pour the lemon broccoli over the chicken breast.

MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH POTATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Mix salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, cayenne, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Rub 1/2 of the spice mix liberally all over the chicken breasts, including under the skin. Reserve the remaining mix.
• Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts, skin-side down, into the melted butter and and brown, without moving, for 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, toss potatoes with the rest of the spice mix.
• Remove chicken from the pan and add potatoes to the bottom of the skillet in a single layer. Place chicken breasts, skin-side up back on top of the potato wedges and place in the preheated oven.
• Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 18 to 20 minutes.
• While the chicken and potatoes are roasting, salt the broccoli florets lightly.
• Remove the chicken, add the broccoli to the skillet, and toss with the chicken drippings and potatoes. Add chopped garlic. Return the skillet to the oven and roast until broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

SOLO CHICKEN BREAST AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Sprinkle the black pepper on both sides of the thawed chicken breast, next apply the olive oil and place into a very hot non-stick frying pan.
• Fry for 4 minutes, turn over once and fry for another 4 minutes or until the interal temperature is 160 degrees (f) Mix the flour and butter in a small bowl until combined.
• Remove the chicken breast, add the wine and chicken stock, and stir to loosen the crispy particles.
• Add the mustard and butter/flour mixture and stir again until the gravy thickens.
• Add the broccoli and olives and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• To serve, pour gravy and broccoli over the chicken.