🥦 Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo is a delicious, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, roasted broccoli, and a zesty Alfredo sauce. Serve it over roasted herb potatoes or your favorite pasta for a meal that’s both satisfying and fresh. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon Garlic Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥦 Roasted Broccoli
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🧄 Lemon Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Herb-Roasted Potatoes (or Pasta)
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (or 8 oz pasta, cooked al dente)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken pieces in the mixture and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 3–4 minutes per side.
• Keep warm.
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2. Roast the Broccoli
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred.
• Keep warm.
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3. Make the Lemon Alfredo Sauce
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest.
• Cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep warm.
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4. Prepare the Potatoes (or Pasta)
• If using potatoes, toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
• If using pasta, toss cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce before serving.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve roasted broccoli and chicken over a bed of creamy lemon Alfredo sauce.
• Add roasted potatoes (or pasta) as the base.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately for a creamy, comforting meal.
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✨ A creamy, zesty dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.