Lemon Garlic Chicken Broccoli Bake

This mouthwatering Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Bake is a culinary delight that will undoubtedly earn a place in your recipe repertoire, beckoning repeat visits from your taste buds and family alike. One-pot wonders are always a great choice – simplicity and convenience at its finest! We’re particularly fond of our iconic recipe for roasted broccoli and have successfully merged it with our chicken parmesan formula, yielding a harmonious marriage of flavors that will delight the entire household. The outcome is a truly exceptional culinary experience that can be prepared in mere minutes. When time is of the essence and a quick solution is needed, this dish proves to be an ideal choice.

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Why Our Recipe Ingredient Notes Saline Injected Chicken vs Natural Sheet Pan or 9×13 Serving Suggestions Storage and Reheating Instructions

Why Our Recipe

With its effortless assembly and single-pan baking convenience, this recipe is a must-have for any home cook. Utilize a 9×13-inch pan or a standard sheet pan for optimal results.
The harmonious marriage of lemon, garlic, and Parmesan creates a timeless synergy that pairs exquisitely with both succulent chicken and crisp broccoli.
A wholesome and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of carbohydrates, including fluffy steamed rice, al dente pasta, nutty couscous, or protein-packed quinoa.

This timeless trio of lemon, garlic, and parmesan offers a harmonious balance of bright citrus, pungent savory notes, and nutty depth. Savor every bite of this delectable dish on its own, or pair it with a side of rice, pasta, couscous, or quinoa to create a satisfying and filling meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Savoring a well-crafted meal, rich in flavor, requires little to no culinary expertise.

Ingredient Notes

An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make a lemon garlic chicken broccoli bake.

To ensure consistently cooked chicken breasts, it’s crucial to have them cut into uniform sizes. When purchasing chicken, opt for varieties that haven’t received saline injections to ensure superior outcomes.
Cut into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can still be a viable option, albeit with a noticeably softer texture than its fresh counterpart.
Minced garlic at its peak of freshness unleashes a concentrated burst of flavor. While jarred jam may still yield acceptable results, the flavour profile often exhibits a subtle yet distinct undertone of bitterness.
Don’t forget to zest the citrus fruit before extracting its juice, ensuring you make the most of the flavorful oils.
This seasoning blend packs a bold and tangy citrus punch, bursting with bright lemon flavor. We love it!
Grate your ingredients freshly for the optimal result. Since it’s uncertain how well the powdered chocolate will melt, consider opting for a different type that melts smoothly and evenly.

Saline Injected Chicken vs Natural

When purchasing chicken, you may encounter labels such as “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the product packaging. To enhance its juiciness and preserve its appearance during retail display, the chicken has undergone immersion in a saline solution. Although this added solution can aid in keeping the chicken moist, it may also influence the cooking time and quality of your accompanying vegetables.

When cooked with saline-injected chicken, broccoli may retain some of the added moisture from the poultry, potentially leading to a less crispy texture due to the restricted browning. When preparing veggies alongside saline-injected chicken, consider roasting them on a sheet pan to maintain their crisp texture.

Without added moisture from enhanced chicken, the vegetables can develop a more uniform crispiness when roasting with natural poultry. To achieve optimal outcomes and prevent unnecessary surcharges for hydration, opt for “free-range” or “uncured” chicken labels instead.

A plate of lemon garlic chicken and broccoli with pieces of the chicken sliced and ready to take a bite.

Sheet Pan or 9×13

Can’t you just bake this dish in a standard 9×13-inch baking dish or a large sheet pan if you prefer? What’s the difference? Using a 9×13 inch pan effectively traps steam and juices, yielding a richer baking experience that ensures the chicken and broccoli remain delightfully tender and juicy throughout. When serving this dish with rice or pasta, consider spooning some of the pan’s savory juices over your meal to elevate its flavor profile.

Using a sheet pan enables excess moisture to dissipate freely, resulting in a crisper exterior on the chicken and broccoli. The tender florets of broccoli will boast subtly sweet, caramelized edges, adding a satisfying depth to the dish. What are your favorite ways to stay organized and focused?

Serving Suggestions

Serve this dish with a warm side of choice – whether it’s steamed rice, fluffy quinoa, or buttery couscous – perfect for sopping up the zesty lemon-garlic sauce. While a simple pasta like angel hair also fares well. How about pairing this dish with a crusty loaf and a side of savory garlic butter for a match made in heaven?

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Stored in an airtight container, leftovers can remain fresh for up to three days.

on high in 30-second increments.

at 350°F. Simply arrange the chicken and broccoli in a single, even layer within the basket before heating it to perfection at 3-5 minutes, ensuring optimal warmth.