Lemon Garlic Chicken Broccoli Bake

This Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you'll keep coming back for. We love a good easy dinner made in one pan. We love our recipes too Best Roasted Broccoli Ever So we combined the two to create an easy dinner that the whole family can love. The result is a fantastic meal that takes minutes to put together. It's perfect for those busy nights when you need to throw something together quickly!

You may like us A bowl of chicken broccoli and rice casserole or us Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Lemon, garlic and Parmesan is a classic flavor combination that means you can't go wrong here! Serve it on its own or add some rice, pasta, couscous or quinoa for something the whole family will love. You get a balanced meal with great taste and minimal effort.

Material notes

• Chicken breast: You want even-sized chicken breasts for cooking. Try to buy chicken that has not been injected with saline for best results.
• Broccoli Florets: Cut into medium-sized (bite-sized) florets. Frozen broccoli can be used, but it will be much softer.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic packs the most flavor. The Georged type works too, but the flavor always has a bit more bitterness.
• Lemons (Jested and Juiced): You are using both zest and juice in this one so be sure to zest it first!
• Lemon Chilli: This spice adds a big punch of lemon zing to the mix. We love it!
• Parmesan Cheese: Best fresh grated or sliced. Avoid the powdered kind as it may not dissolve.

Saline-injected chicken vs. natural

When shopping for chicken, you may notice words like “saline-injected” or “raised” on the packaging. This means the chicken has been mixed with a salt water solution, often to increase its moisture content and make it appear fresher on store shelves. While this added solution can help the chicken stay juicy, it can also affect how your vegetables cook.

Saline-injected chicken usually releases more liquid during baking, which can make your broccoli a bit mushy as the excess moisture turns brown. To keep your veggies crispier, consider roasting them on a sheet pan if using saline-injected chicken.

Natural or unprocessed chicken does not release as much liquid, which allows the vegetables to cook evenly for that ideal texture. For best results — and to avoid paying extra for extra water — look for “natural” chicken on the label.

sheet pan or 9×13

The written recipe calls for a 9×13 pan, but you can also use a sheet pan to make this dinner. What is the difference? Using a 9×13 pan will hold more steam and juices, resulting in a saucy bake that keeps the chicken and broccoli extra moist. This is great if you plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you can spoon some of the pan juices for extra flavor.

A sheet pan allows more liquid to evaporate, creating a slightly crispier texture to the chicken and broccoli. Broccoli will have a lightly caramelized edge. Feel free to use whatever works for you.

Serving advice

Serve warm with a side steamed ricefluffy Quinoaor butter couscous Delicious lemon-garlic sauce to soak up. Like a normal pasta angel hair Also works well. Another great option would be to serve it with some of our delicacies Garlic bread.

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