Skillet Lemon Chicken and Broccoli (Weight Watchers)
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Weight Watchers Skillet Lemon Chicken and Broccoli. This meal can be made in 30 minutes or less and is packed with juicy chicken breast, crisp-tender broccoli, and a tangy lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and for those following the WW program.
On a plate, mix together 1½ tablespoons of the flour, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
Coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil to heat.
Cook the chicken in the skillet, turning occasionally, until it's lightly browned and cooked through, around 5 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
Pour 1 cup of the chicken broth and add garlic to the same skillet.
Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, Using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned pieces.
Add broccoli to the skillet, cover and cook for 1 minute.
In a small cup, add ½ cup of the chicken broth, ½ tablespoon of the flour, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Stir to mix.
Add the mixture from the cup to the skillet and bring it to a simmer over low heat.
Cover the skillet, and continue cooking approximately 1½ minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp and tender, and the sauce has thickened a little.
Stir in the chicken and lemon zest, heat through.
Take the skillet off of heat, add parsley and lemon juice, and stir to mix.
Notes
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