Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Italian Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes garnished with black pepper in a large pan.

Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A stovetop broccoli side dish made in one skillet in about 25 minutes. Broccoli florets cook covered with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until tender, then heavy cream, chicken stock, and grated Parmesan simmer into a sauce that coats the broccoli. It makes four servings. Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli side dish recipe, broccoli with tomatoes, creamy broccoli

Servings: servings

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons avocado oil 30 milliliters
1 medium head of broccoli de-stemmed, cut into small florets (~325 grams)
6 sun-dried tomatoes ~40 grams, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup + 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream 150 milliliters
¼ cup unsalted chicken stock use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 30 grams

Garnish:

Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Cook Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Spices: To a large skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil and heat until hot and glistening. Add broccoli florets, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices and cover pan with a lid. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender, removing the lid to stir occasionally.
Add Remaining Ingredients And Finish Cooking: Reduce stovetop heat to medium-low and then, to the pan, add heavy cream, chicken stock, and grated Parmesan. Stir until well combined. Cook, uncovered, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
Garnish And Serve: Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve.

Notes

Refrigerator Storage: Store the cooked dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until warmed throughout.

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