Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Chicken with Broccoli

Name: Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Chicken with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 cups broccoli florets

Tender chicken breasts cooked with lemon and herbs, served with roasted broccoli for a balanced weeknight meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

Step 1: Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 cup chicken broth to the skillet; simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Toss 2 cups broccoli florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.