Description
A comforting one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by washing and cutting the broccoli into small florets. Dice the bacon and chop the onions and garlic.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove it from the skillet and drain the excess grease, leaving a little behind for flavor.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and cook for another 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Add the Chicken: Add raw or pre-cooked chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. If using pre-cooked chicken, add it to the skillet now.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, then add shredded cheddar cheese. Melt while stirring continuously until creamy and smooth.
- Combine Everything: Fold the crispy bacon back into the skillet with chicken and broccoli. Stir well to ensure everything is coated in cheddar sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy fresh from the skillet or save for later.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients according to your taste. For lighter options, consider half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, bacon, cheddar, comfort food, family recipe, one-dish meal