Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken cooked in a rich cheddar sauce with fresh broccoli, perfect for weeknights when you want a hearty and flavorful meal without much effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and let it reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and slowly add the shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender but crisp.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for a smoother sauce.
- Do not overcook the broccoli to maintain a crisp texture.
- Add a splash of cream when reheating to restore creaminess.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 140