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Creamy Broccoli Chicken: A Comforting One-Pan Meal

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Creamy Broccoli Chicken is a cozy, family-friendly dish that combines tender chicken with crisp-tender broccoli in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce. It’s the kind of one-pan comfort food that’s both hearty and nourishing, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying weekend dinner. With its combination of protein, veggies, and a luscious sauce, it’s a complete meal on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally into 4 cutlets)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 3 cups broccoli florets (blanched or steamed until crisp-tender)

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  • Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, cheddar, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. For a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes.

  • Add broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets until coated in sauce.

  • Return chicken: Add chicken back to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.

  • Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes

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