Lemon Chicken Skillet with Broccoli (Paleo, Low Carb)




Lemon Chicken Skillet with Broccoli (Paleo, Low Carb)


 Prep Time : 5
 Cook Time : 20
 Total Time : 25 minutes
 Yield:Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

  •     3-4 chicken breasts (I used three particularly large ones)
  •     3 cups broccoli florets
  •     1 cup Vital Proteins Organic Collagen Chicken Bone Broth (2 scoops + 1 cup water mixed well)
  •     1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 small lemon)
  •     1 tablespoon olive oil
  •     1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  •     1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  •     1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  •     Salt and pepper to taste
  •     Parsley and lemon slices to garnish


Directions :

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, onion powder, salt and pepper on both sides and add to the skillet
  2. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over chicken or dump in the juice, cooking for 5 minutes on each side
  3. Add in broccoli, garlic, and chicken broth into the skillet. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring broccoli occasionally and flip chicken breasts one more time until chicken is cooked completely and broccoli is fork tender
  4. Top with chopped parsley and another squeeze of lemon or lemon slices