Description
Indulge in a comforting meal with this Chicken with Broccoli in a Creamy Cheesy Sauce recipe. Tender chicken and crisp broccoli are coated in a luscious cheese sauce that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, then whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until smooth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Stir in cheeses and mustard. Add chicken and broccoli. Simmer until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add nutmeg or crushed red pepper.
- You can use rotisserie chicken and frozen broccoli for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
