Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce

By lindybug

1 cup of chicken and broccoli and 1/2 cup of rice= 5 points

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tbsp fresh minced thyme
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 medium garlic clove(s), minced
• 2 cup(s) broccoli, florets
• 1 1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, kept hot

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken on a plate and season with thyme, salt and pepper. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

Add broccoli to skillet, cover and cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

In a cup, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth; add to skillet. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute; serve over rice.