Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

Step 1

Soak raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight

Step 2

Steam broccoli florets by add broccoli and 1/2 cup of water to a large frying pan

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow the broccoli to steam for 3 minutes

Step 4

While the broccoli cooks, slice each chicken breast in half long ways so two thin pieces remain from each breast. Season each piece on both sides with salt and pepper

Step 5

Remove steamed broccoli and excess water from the pan

Step 6

Heat avocado oil in the frying pan over medium-low heat and add 3 smashed garlic cloves to the pan

Step 7

Allow the cloves to cook in the garlic for 3 minutes taking care to not burn them, then remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the oil behind

Step 8

Increase the heat to medium and add the chicken to the pan

Step 9

Cook the chiken on medium for 3 mintues each side

Step 10

As the chicken cooks, prepare the creamy sauce by blending the soaked cashews, chicken broth, pepper, and salt in a blender until a smooth mixture remains.

Step 11

Add the steamed broccoli back into the pan with the cooked chicken and pour the sauce into the pan

Step 12

Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently so the sauce coats the chicken and broccoli

Step 13

Remove the pan from the heat and enjoy!