Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

POINTS® value 3 Servings 4 Preparation Time 10 min Cooking Time 10 min Level of Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp table salt,
divided 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
12 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tsp minced garlic
2 1/2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets
2 tsp lemon zest, or more to taste
2 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
*On a plate, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper;add chicken and turn to coat.
*Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove to a plate.
*Put 1 cup of broth and garlic in same skillet; bring to a boil over high heat, scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute.
*In a small cup, stir together remaining 1/2 cup of broth, 1/2 tablespoon of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; add to skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.
*Cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon zest; heat through.
*Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

An easy weeknight dinner. Great with a side of angel hair pasta, rice or couscous.