Lemon Garlic Hen Broccoli Bake

This Lemon Garlic Hen and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you’ll come again to once more. We love a great straightforward dinner that’s all made in a single pan. We additionally love our recipe for The Best Roasted Broccoli Ever so we mixed the 2 to create one straightforward dinner that the entire household might love. The result’s a unbelievable meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s good for these busy nights once you simply have to get one thing put collectively quick!

You might also like our one pot chicken broccoli and rice casserole or our easy broccoli cheddar soup.

Lemon, garlic, and parmesan is a traditional taste mixture which implies you’ll be able to’t actually go unsuitable right here! Serve it by itself or add some rice, pasta, couscous, or quinoa for a full meal the entire household will love. You get a balanced meal with nice taste and minimal effort.

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: You need evenly sized rooster breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase rooster that hasn’t been injected with saline for finest outcomes.
• Broccoli Florets: Lower into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can be utilized, however it will likely be a lot softer.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs essentially the most taste. The jarred variety work too, however the taste at all times has slightly extra bitterness.
• Lemon (Zested and Juiced): You might be utilizing each the zest and the juice on this one so don’t neglect to zest it first!
• Lemon Pepper: This seasoning mix provides a giant punch of lemon zing. We like it!
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated or shredded is finest. Keep away from the powdered variety as it might not soften as properly.

Saline Injected Hen vs Pure

When looking for rooster, you would possibly discover phrases like “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the packaging. This implies the rooster has been infused with a saltwater answer, typically to spice up its moisture and hold it trying recent on retailer cabinets. Whereas this added answer might help the rooster keep juicy, it may well additionally have an effect on how your greens cook dinner.

Saline-injected rooster sometimes releases extra liquid throughout baking, which might make your broccoli a bit softer as the additional moisture limits browning. To maintain your veggies on the crispier aspect, think about roasting them on a sheet pan if utilizing saline-injected rooster.

Pure or unenhanced rooster doesn’t launch as a lot liquid, permitting the greens to roast evenly alongside it for that ultimate texture. For the most effective outcomes—and to keep away from paying further for added water—search for “pure” rooster on the label.

Sheet Pan or 9×13

The recipe as written requires a 9×13 pan, however you may also use a sheet pan to make this dinner. What’s the distinction? Utilizing a 9×13 pan will maintain in additional steam and juices, leading to a saucier bake that retains the rooster and broccoli further moist. That is nice for those who plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you’ll be able to spoon a few of the pan juices over for added taste.

A sheet pan permits extra liquid to evaporate, making a barely crispier texture on the rooster and broccoli. The broccoli may have flippantly caramelized edges. Be at liberty to make use of whichever one works for you.

Serving Solutions

Serve with a heat aspect of steamed rice, fluffy quinoa, or buttery couscous to take in the scrumptious lemon-garlic sauce. A easy pasta like angel hair additionally works properly. One other nice choice can be to serve it up with a few of our scrumptious garlic bread.

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