Why this?
This creamy garlic chicken broccoli skillet is a comforting and satisfying keto dinner that combines tender canned chicken with nutrient-rich frozen broccoli in a luscious, cheesy garlic sauce. It’s quick to prepare, uses simple pantry ingredients, and provides a perfectly balanced low-carb meal without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients:
1 can (12.5 oz) canned chicken, drained
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Preparation Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add frozen broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the canned chicken and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until the cream cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot as a low-carb, keto-friendly dinner.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Diet Types: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Serving Size: 1 skillet serving
Servings: 2
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 350 kcal
Total Fats: 28 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Total Sugars: 2 g
Proteins: 28 g
Calcium: 200 mg
Iron: 1.5 mg
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