Description
A comforting and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, crisp bacon, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Butter (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add boneless chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, roughly 5–7 minutes per side.
- Fold in the fresh broccoli, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Stir in the crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Plate while hot, garnishing with extra bacon or fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, cheddar, family recipe, comfort food