Whole30 Chicken with Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful Whole30 Chicken with Broccoli recipe—a healthy, one-pan wonder that’s perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts! Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are nestled among sautéed broccoli florets, all bathed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce with a hint of smoked paprika and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This quick and wholesome dish comes together in under 40 minutes and is oven-baked to perfection for easy cleanup. Garnished with fresh parsley, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly meal is as vibrant in taste as it is in presentation. Ideal for busy schedules, this Whole30-approved recipe proves that eating healthy can be both simple and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Pour in the water and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet among the broccoli. Spoon some of the lemon-garlic sauce over the chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken and broccoli.
Serve hot with an extra drizzle of the lemon-garlic sauce from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.5 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2991 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 230.0 g | 460% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1987 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
