🧀 Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake 🍗🥦
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~480 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Veggies:
4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
1 tbsp butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan. In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in cream, broth, and Dijon mustard. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Add half of the cheeses and stir until smooth. Add broccoli and chicken back into the skillet. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap broccoli for cauliflower or spinach.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat.
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or low-carb noodles.