Best 7 Solo Chicken Breast And Lemon Broccoli Recipes

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Cooking solo chicken breast and lemon broccoli is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a tangy lemon sauce. It's a healthy and delicious option that's sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's easy to customize to your liking, so you can tailor it to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy dinner or a hearty and satisfying meal, solo chicken breast and lemon broccoli is a great choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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My mom used to make super succulent chicken with broccoli for our family in Montana. The few lucky guests invited for supper could not stop raving. -Jessy Drummond, Springfield, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Lemon wedges
Hot cooked rice, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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Sauteed chicken and tender-crisp broccoli are infused with flavor from a savory lemon sauce in this exquisite skillet dish.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds chicken parts
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Chicken Broth
3 cups fresh broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Grate 1 tablespoon zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from the lemon.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Pour off any fat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the concentrated broth and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir the broccoli and lemon zest in the skillet. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 579.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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Dinner ready in an hour! Try this recipe made with chicken, broccoli and pasta - a wonderful meal with a tangy twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavor crackers
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli flowerets or broccoli cuts (from 1-pound bag), thawed and drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed reduced-fat cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix crushed crackers and lemon peel in small bowl; set aside. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and garlic in skillet 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is brown. Remove skillet from heat; stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Spoon chicken mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
  • Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND LEMON STIR-FRY



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This lemon-flavored dish mixes perfectly with chicken and broccoli for a is simply delicious dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated
1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Pour half of the mixture into another bowl; reserve. Place chicken in remaining mixture; let marinate 15 minutes.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, tossing often, until brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli and lemon, tossing often, until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender and lemon is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add reserved marinade, cornstarch mixture, chicken, and any accumulated juices from plate. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened, 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Meanwhile, for the salad, cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
  • Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.

BROCCOLI LEMON CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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A superhealthy meal for two - full of vitamin C. You could use ordinary broccoli instead of tender stem

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp groundnut oil or sunflower oil
340g pack of mini chicken breast fillets (sometimes called goujons)
2 garlic cloves , sliced
200g pack tender stem broccoli , stems halved if very long
200ml chicken stock
1 heaped tsp cornflour
1 tbsp clear honey or 2 tsp golden caster sugar
the zest of half a lemon and the juice of a whole one
a large handful of roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan and add the garlic and broccoli. Stir fry for a minute or so then cover and cook for 2 minutes more, until almost tender.
  • Mix the stock, cornflour and honey or sugar well, then pour into the pan and stir until thickened. Tip the chicken back into the pan and let it heat through, then add the lemon zest and juice, and cashew nuts. Stir, then serve straight away with basmati rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium

SOLO CHICKEN BREAST AND BROCCOLI



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This solo meal can be expanded without problems as long as the pan is sufficient to hold the additional liquid. The balance between pepper and mustard can be adjusted to meet individual taste. Cooking is a Creative Sport.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup olive, sliced and seeded
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (Grey Poupon)
1/4 cup white wine (Vermouth is fine)
3/4 cup chicken stock

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 810.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 32.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your dish a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken breasts, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: Medium heat will help the chicken breasts cook evenly without burning them.
  • Don't overcook the chicken breasts: Overcooked chicken breasts will be dry and tough. To prevent this, cook the chicken breasts until they are just cooked through, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to broccoli, you can also use other vegetables in this dish, such as asparagus, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Season the dish to taste: Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Conclusion:

This solo chicken breast and lemon broccoli dish is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are juicy and flavorful, the broccoli is tender and crisp, and the lemon sauce is tangy and refreshing. This dish is also a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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