Ingredients
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
extra salt and ground black pepper for seasoning
1/4 cup diced onion
7 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 and 1/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium acceptable)
3/4 cup half-and-half or whole milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (204ยฐC): Arrange the broccoli and butternut squash in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes.
2-Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 4 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and cover loosely with foil.
3-In the same skillet, melt butter, then add salt, pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, and chicken broth. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom to build that rich flavor.
4-Whisk cornstarch into half-and-half or whole milk, then slowly add this mixture to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens into a creamy garlic base.
5-Return the chicken and roasted vegetables to the skillet, coating everything with the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
6-Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve. This step ensures your garlic chicken and vegetables come out perfectly tender and flavorful.
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๐ Using chicken thighs adds richer flavor; pound breasts for even cooking.
๐ฅฆ Roast vegetables in a single layer for optimal crispness.
๐ฅ Use half-and-half or whole milk to avoid sauce curdling and whisk cornstarch into milk to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 4.8 grams
- Sodium: 322.9 milligrams
- Fat: 31.1 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18.8 grams
- Protein: 40.9 grams
- Cholesterol: 132.6 milligrams
