Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Chicken
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
518 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by baking thin chicken breasts seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, broccoli florets are steamed until tender. A cheese sauce is prepared separately by melting butter, warming heavy cream with garlic, and then stirring in shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
After baking, the chicken is topped with broccoli and the warm cheese sauce, then finished with crumbled cooked bacon evenly sprinkled on top. The mix of creamy cheese, earthy broccoli, smoky bacon, and juicy chicken provides a complementary combination of textures and flavors.
This straightforward dish serves as a main course that pairs well with simple sides or can be enjoyed on its own. It showcases the richness of cheddar cheese balanced by fresh broccoli and the savory crunch of bacon, making it a comforting meal option.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Cheese Sauce
- 1/4 /4 cup butter
- 1/2 /2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder can be substituted, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and place chicken breasts on pan. Make sure they are thin or cut them so that they are thin. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until chicken is done and no longer pink.
- While chicken is cooking steam the broccoli in a steamer or in the microwave. You can throw it in a resealable bag (don't close all the way) with a couple tablespoons of water in the microwave for a few minutes or until your desired tenderness.
- While chicken is cooking make the cheese sauce. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium low heat. Stir in the cream and the garlic and cook until warm. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese until melted. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat.
- Once chicken is done, sprinkle broccoli over chicken and pour cheese sauce over it. Sprinkle bacon on top and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 57.8g | 116% |
| Fat | 34.8g | 54% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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