Lemon Garlic Chicken Broccoli Bake

This Lemon Garlic Hen and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you’ll come again to once more. We love straightforward dinner that’s all made in a single pan. We additionally love our recipe for The Best Roasted Broccoli Ever so we mixed the 2 to create one straightforward dinner that the entire household may love. The result’s a incredible meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s good for these busy nights while you simply must get one thing put collectively quick!

You may additionally like our one pot chicken broccoli and rice casserole or our easy broccoli cheddar soup.

Lemon, garlic, and parmesan is a traditional taste mixture which suggests you’ll be able to’t actually go flawed right here! Serve it by itself or add some rice, pasta, couscous, or quinoa for a full meal the entire household will love. You get a balanced meal with nice taste and minimal effort.

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: You need evenly sized rooster breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase rooster that hasn’t been injected with saline for greatest outcomes.
• Broccoli Florets: Lower into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can be utilized, however will probably be a lot softer.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs probably the most taste. The jarred variety work too, however the taste all the time has a bit of extra bitterness.
• Lemon (Zested and Juiced): You might be utilizing each the zest and the juice on this one so don’t overlook to zest it first!
• Lemon Pepper: This seasoning mix provides a giant punch of lemon zing. We find it irresistible!
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated or shredded is greatest. Keep away from the powdered variety as it could not soften as effectively.

Saline Injected Hen vs Pure

When purchasing for rooster, you may discover phrases like “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the packaging. This implies the rooster has been infused with a saltwater resolution, usually to spice up its moisture and preserve it wanting recent on retailer cabinets. Whereas this added resolution may also help the rooster keep juicy, it may possibly additionally have an effect on how your greens cook dinner.

Saline-injected rooster usually releases extra liquid throughout baking, which might make your broccoli a bit softer as the additional moisture limits browning. To maintain your veggies on the crispier facet, contemplate roasting them on a sheet pan if utilizing saline-injected rooster.

Pure or unenhanced rooster doesn’t launch as a lot liquid, permitting the greens to roast evenly alongside it for that splendid texture. For one of the best outcomes—and to keep away from paying further for added water—search for “pure” rooster on the label.

Sheet Pan or 9×13

The recipe as written requires a 9×13 pan, however you too can use a sheet pan to make this dinner. What’s the distinction? Utilizing a 9×13 pan will maintain in additional steam and juices, leading to a saucier bake that retains the rooster and broccoli further moist. That is nice should you plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you’ll be able to spoon among the pan juices over for added taste.

A sheet pan permits extra liquid to evaporate, making a barely crispier texture on the rooster and broccoli. The broccoli could have evenly caramelized edges. Be happy to make use of whichever one works for you.

Serving Recommendations

Serve with a heat facet of steamed rice, fluffy quinoa, or buttery couscous to take in the scrumptious lemon-garlic sauce. A easy pasta like angel hair additionally works effectively. One other nice possibility can be to serve it up with a few of our scrumptious garlic bread.

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