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Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Skillet

Name: Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 2-3 cm cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 100 g yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 240 ml milk; 120 ml chicken broth; 120 g cheddar cheese shredded; 300 g broccoli cut into bite-sized florets; 0.5 tsp salt plus more to taste; 0.25 tsp black pepper plus more to taste; 75 g cherry tomato halved (optional)

A quick and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken pieces and crisp broccoli are simmered in a rich, homemade cheddar cheese sauce.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 475 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-3 cm cubes
1 tbspolive oil
2 tbspunsalted butter
100 gyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspall-purpose flour
240 mlmilk
120 mlchicken broth
120 gcheddar cheese, shredded
300 gbroccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
0.5 tspsalt, plus more to taste
0.25 tspblack pepper, plus more to taste

garnish

75 gcherry tomato, halved(optional)

Equipment

large skillet with lid · spatula · cutting board · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Patting the chicken dry with a paper towel before seasoning helps it brown better.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
3
Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden on all sides, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked through at this stage, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
4
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, and allow it to melt.
About 1 min
5
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
About 4 min
6
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, which can make the dish taste bitter.
7
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute to form a paste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This step cooks out the raw flour taste and is essential for a thick, smooth sauce.
8
Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth until the mixture is completely smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Pouring the liquid in gradually while whisking prevents lumps from forming.
9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using low heat to melt the cheese prevents the sauce from becoming grainy or separating.
10
Return the seared chicken and add the broccoli florets to the skillet.
About 1 min
11
Stir to coat everything in the sauce, then cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender-crisp.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Check the broccoli at 8 minutes; cook longer if you prefer it softer.
12
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, then serve hot, topped with optional cherry tomatoes.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 474.5kcal
Protein: 47.9g
Carbs: 15.7g
Fat: 24.5g
Fibre: 2.8g
Sugar: 6.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen the sauce.