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 may love. The result’s a incredible meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s excellent for these busy nights if you simply have to get one thing put collectively quick!

You may additionally 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 may’t actually go mistaken 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 hen breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase hen 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 it is going to be a lot softer.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs essentially the most taste. The jarred variety work too, however the taste all the time has just a little extra bitterness.
• Lemon (Zested and Juiced): You’re utilizing each the zest and the juice on this one so don’t overlook to zest it first!
• Lemon Pepper: This seasoning mix provides an enormous punch of lemon zing. We adore it!
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated or shredded is finest. Keep away from the powdered variety as it might not soften as nicely.

Saline Injected Hen vs Pure

When looking for hen, you may discover phrases like “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the packaging. This implies the hen 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 can assist the hen keep juicy, it will possibly additionally have an effect on how your greens prepare dinner.

Saline-injected hen usually 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 facet, take into account roasting them on a sheet pan if utilizing saline-injected hen.

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

Sheet Pan or 9×13

The recipe as written requires a 9×13 pan, however you can even 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 hen and broccoli further moist. That is nice in case you plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you may 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 hen and broccoli. The broccoli can have frivolously caramelized edges. Be at liberty to make use of whichever one works for you.

Serving Ideas

Serve with a heat facet 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 can be to serve it up with a few of our scrumptious garlic bread.

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