Description
A comforting dish of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, tender broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Thick-cut bacon
- Fresh broccoli
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream or sour cream
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Remove bacon and leave fat in the skillet.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the hot skillet for about 5 minutes until golden, then flip.
- Add chopped broccoli around the chicken and sprinkle with crispy bacon.
- Drizzle heavy cream over everything and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is 165°F (75°C) and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure chicken sears properly. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: broccoli, bacon, cheddar, chicken, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe