Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Bowl featuring tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and savory noodles tossed in a garlicky soy and chili paste sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Carbohydrates
- 8 oz noodles (your choice)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Heat oil and sauté garlic: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 6-8 minutes until the chicken pieces turn golden brown and are cooked through with no pink inside.
- Stir-fry broccoli: Toss in the broccoli florets and continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add sauce: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon chili paste, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken and broccoli evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Combine noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss all ingredients together to evenly distribute the sauce and ingredients.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the noodle bowl hot for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute any preferred noodles such as rice noodles, udon, or spaghetti based on your taste.
- Adjust chili paste quantity to control the level of spiciness.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken and broccoli noodle bowl, chicken stir-fry, easy dinner recipe, quick noodle bowl, healthy chicken recipe
