Lemon Garlic Hen Broccoli Bake

This Lemon Garlic Hen and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you’ll come again to once more. We love simple 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 simple dinner that the entire household might love. The result’s a improbable meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s good for these busy nights whenever you simply must 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 basic 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: Reduce into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can be utilized, however will probably be a lot softer.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs probably the most taste. The jarred sort work too, however the taste all the time has somewhat 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 sort as it could not soften as nicely.

Saline Injected Hen vs Pure

When purchasing 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 resolution, typically to spice up its moisture and maintain it wanting recent on retailer cabinets. Whereas this added resolution will help the rooster keep juicy, it may additionally have an effect on how your greens prepare 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, take into account 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 ideally suited 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 it’s also possible to 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 when you plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you’ll be able to spoon among 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 can have flippantly caramelized edges. Be at liberty to make use of whichever one works for you.

Serving Ideas

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

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