Description
A delicious and creamy chicken dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups (150g) fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir well. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy chicken with broccoli and cheese!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more flavor and texture.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Creamy Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese, chicken dinner, cheesy chicken recipe, broccoli chicken casserole