Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
* 2 tsp olive oil * 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces * 1 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tbsp fresh minced thyme, or to taste * 1/2 tsp table salt * 1/4 tsp black pepper * 3 medium garlic clove(s), minced, or more to taste * 2 cup broccoli, florets * 1 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided * 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch * 2 cup cooked brown rice, kept hot
Directions
* Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken on a plate and season with thyme, salt and pepper. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

* Add broccoli to skillet, cover and cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

* In a cup, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth; add to skillet. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute; serve over rice. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and broccoli and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIFFANY182.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 129.9
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
  • Sodium: 497.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

Member Reviews
  • MSULADYBUGG
     There's no possible way the recipe, as listed, is only 187 calories. There is definitely at least one major ingredient not included in the calculation. Just 1/2 cup of brown rice is over 100 calories and 1/4 lb of chicken is also around 125 calories, so it's well over 200 calories per serving. - 4/25/11
  • KYLIECOOPER8
     I made over the recipe with 12 ounces of chicken and 2 cups of brown rice and for four servings it's about 265 calories for one serving. - 6/6/12
  • PANJUMALIK
     remember the calories are only for the main dish ........rice calories are not included
    - 1/24/12
  • BRIDGETC140
     Even after losing the broth and going down to 10oz of chicken, it still says 236 calories. I have no idea how it could possibly be only 129 calories. - 1/28/11
  • GREATSCOT523
     This was really good. Tried it without the chicken broth the 2nd time, and without the thyme both times cause it wouldn't mince, and I actually liked it much more brothless. The garlic flavor really came out w/o the broth and was delicious. Didn't bother with the rice the second time either. - 8/22/11
  • AMANDA_EVANS
     This is a fantastic dish!!! My husband and my kids loved it!! - 7/6/09
  • ELRIDDICK
     Thanks for sharing - 8/11/19
  • CD12119530
     Not too bad :) it was a little bland so I added a tiny bit of soy sauce - 5/27/12
  • DOUBLEFORTE8
     Love it! The first time I added more garlic because of the comments and realized it didn't need more. The second time I made it as written except I doubled the broccoli and this is how I'll continue making it. Quick, easy, delicious week night meal. - 5/2/12
  • CD5991752
     Great recipe even though the calories listed are way off. - 2/7/12
  • NESSAOHKI
     It was good, my husband loved it! - 4/5/11
  • DIANA3BANANA
     I made this last night and I really liked it. It was a quick meal to prepare, and I thought it had good flavor. Next time I may add a little more garlic. This was a really satisfying meal, will definately be making this again. - 3/31/11
  • BICKEY11
     Sounds good, I'm going to try it tonight, but I know for a fact that 2 teaspons of Olive Oil is not going to cut it. - 3/24/11
  • CD3988046
     This was an easy and quick recipe. Very tasty and for those of you who thought it was flavourless, add your own spices as you go, you know what you like. I put in 8 cloves of garlic (I love garlic) and instead of pepper I used spiced mixed pepper. It was delicious. - 1/22/11
  • MFABER3
     This was easy and quick but I wanted more garlic taste. I used the pre-chopped garlic (more than called for also) and this may be something that needed the real thing. - 1/16/11
  • SHORTON71
     This was an easy recipe to make and very tasty my family thought.Who knew healthy could taste so good.It was my first time using the ingredient Thyme so I was reluctant on if I would like the taste.But we loved..It was great..I might use more gralic next time to kick it up a bit more. - 11/17/10
  • RUSH_0
     This was pretty good. Hubby and Son liked it. - 5/23/10
  • ARLETHA
     easy recipe but absolutely NO flavor to it. - 4/2/10
  • KAYLEY86
     Very tasty! I think I'll up the garlic just a bit next time, though! Even my boyfriend liked it, and he's a picky eater. - 3/8/10
  • STATICNKY
     This was wonderful and easier than I thought. - 7/7/09



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