Garlic Chicken Broccoli Recipes

GARLIC CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and garlic. In a large bowl, mix next 7 ingredients; pour over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and broccoli are tender, 3-4 hours., Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken, vegetables and hot cooked rice., Freeze option: Place chicken and vegetables in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add broth or water if necessary.

PRESSURE-COOKER GARLIC CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a large bowl, mix broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. , Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken, vegetables and hot cooked rice., Freeze option: Place chicken and vegetables in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

GARLIC CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring constantly and being careful that garlic doesn't burn, until golden brown.
• Add broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and water to skillet. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and water has evaporated.
• Gently stir in teriyaki glaze and chicken. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND GARLIC SAUCE (5 POINTS)

Steps:

• 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. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and broccoli and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.