Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Roasted Broccoli Salad
Juicy sautéed chicken breasts paired with garlic-roasted broccoli tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette for a fresh Whole30-compliant salad. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli florets, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons, divided olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until broccoli edges are golden and garlic is fragrant.
- Step 2: While broccoli roasts, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 3: Sauté chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard until emulsified.
- Step 5: In a large bowl, combine roasted broccoli and garlic with sliced chicken and drizzle with lemon mustard dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature for a light Whole30 meal.








