Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, sautéed broccoli, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Thick-cut bacon
- Sharp or mild cheddar cheese
- Fresh minced garlic
- Heavy cream or sour cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove it, keeping the grease in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on each side, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, return the bacon to the pan, pour in the cream, and sprinkle the cheese over everything. Let it melt into a bubbly goodness.
- Plate the dish warm, optionally garnishing with chopped green onions.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the broccoli; it should be vibrant and tender. Save some bacon for garnishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: broccoli chicken, comfort food, family dinner, bacon cheddar