Description
This One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner is a quick and easy meal that packs in delicious flavors. Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce come together in one pan for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Broccoli and Sauce:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and chicken broth to the skillet. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and Dijon mustard (if using). Stir until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- For added richness, stir in a splash of cream or use full-fat yogurt.
- Leftovers reheat well for a delicious lunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
