Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

This lemon garlic chicken skillet is the kind of dinner that tastes fresh, feels filling and still lands on the table fast. The chicken gets golden in the pan, the broccoli stays crisp-tender and the lemon garlic sauce keeps everything light.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear chicken in olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
3. Add broccoli and garlic, then cook for 4 minutes until bright green.
4. Stir in lemon juice and a splash of water to make a quick pan sauce.
5. Serve over rice and spoon the lemon garlic sauce on top.

Pro tips

• Use microwave rice when you need the fastest version.
• Add red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
• Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.