Lemon Garlic Hen Broccoli Bake

This Lemon Garlic Hen and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you’ll come again to once more. We love straightforward dinner that’s all made in a single pan. We additionally love our recipe for The Finest Roasted Broccoli Ever so we mixed the 2 to create one straightforward dinner that the entire household may love. The result’s a improbable meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s good for these busy nights if you simply have to get one thing put collectively quick!

You might also like our one pot hen broccoli and rice casserole or our straightforward broccoli cheddar soup.

Lemon, garlic, and parmesan is a basic taste mixture which suggests you possibly can’t actually go incorrect 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 greatest outcomes.
• Broccoli Florets: Lower into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can be utilized, however it will likely be a lot softer.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs essentially the most taste. The jarred type work too, however the taste all the time has a little bit 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 find it irresistible!
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated or shredded is greatest. Keep away from the powdered type as it could not soften as properly.

Saline Injected Hen vs Pure

When searching for hen, you would possibly discover phrases like “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the packaging. This implies the hen has been infused with a saltwater answer, usually to spice up its moisture and hold it trying contemporary on retailer cabinets. Whereas this added answer can assist the hen keep juicy, it might additionally have an effect on how your greens prepare dinner.

Saline-injected hen usually releases extra liquid throughout baking, which may make your broccoli a bit softer as the additional moisture limits browning. To maintain your veggies on the crispier aspect, contemplate 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 perfect texture. For the perfect 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 too can 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 if you happen to plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you possibly can 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 could have flippantly caramelized edges. Be happy to make use of whichever one works for you.

Serving Strategies

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

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