Description
Indulge in this delicious and comforting Chicken with Broccoli in a Creamy Cheesy Sauce for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown chicken for 6–8 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and broccoli, add cream, broth, mustard, seasonings. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, toss in sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or gouda for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
