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4 Points Plus - Lemon Chicken With Broccoli
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
From WWonline
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces chicken breasts, skinless, sliced thin
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat free & reduced sodium (divided)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons lemon zest (or more)
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. On a plate, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove to a plate.
4. 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.
5. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute.
6. 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.
7. Cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes.
8. Stir in chicken and lemon zest; heat through.
9. Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. 4 Points Plus yields about 1 cup per serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com