Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Skillet Dinner
Transform your weeknight dinners with this one-pan Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Skillet Dinner, a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and wholesome ingredients. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are paired with perfectly steamed broccoli florets, then smothered in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and parmesan cheese. Seasoned with a touch of paprika and optional red pepper flakes for added depth, this dish is as flavorful as it is comforting. Ready in just 35 minutes and crafted with simple pantry staples, this low-carb, family-friendly meal is ideal for busy evenings. Serve it straight from the skillet for a cozy, fuss-free presentation that’s guaranteed to please everyone at the table! Perfect for those searching for "quick dinner recipes," "cheesy chicken dinners," or "one-pan skillet meals."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the broccoli florets and pour in the chicken broth. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the broccoli steam for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the broccoli mixture, stirring gently until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the chicken in the cheesy sauce.
Season with additional salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired. Let the skillet cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm everything through.
Serve immediately. Enjoy your Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Skillet Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.7 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 3431 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 183.3 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1905 mg | 147% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
