Description
A comforting one-pan bake featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme or Oregano
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Broth or Cream
- 1–2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, or Blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Sauté the onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add broccoli and any additional seasonal veggies, sautéing for 3-5 minutes.
- Create the sauce by pouring in broth or cream, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Combine sliced chicken with the broccoli mixture in the skillet.
- Add shredded cheese, reserving some for topping.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to mix in other veggies or use leftover roasted red peppers for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: broccoli, chicken, casserole, cheesy, comfort food