One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken.

One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is a healthy chicken recipe that is the ultimate healthy comfort food and is packed with greens. Broccoli cheddar anything has my heart, but this one-pot or one-pan chicken recipe has to be one of my favorites. It is excellent on its own or on top of brown rice or quinoa.

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Broccoli cheddar chicken

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Why I love this Chicken Recipe

I almost always have boneless skinless chicken thighs in my house and there is no better way to use them than with this tender, flavorful, and comforting cheesy chicken bake. It is gluten-free and grain-free which makes it a lot lighter than typical broccoli cheddar chicken dishes I’ve had before.

You can make this recipe in one pot. I like to use an oven-safe enamel cast iron skillet, but if you don’t have one you could make it in a skillet and then finish it off in a casserole dish. It is so simple to make and you will not believe how flavorful it is.

I love how this meal is focused on protein and greens. It’s family-friendly but also very nourishing. at the same time.

Just a few simple ingredients

  • Chicken Thighs
  • Broccoli
  • Onion
  • Cheddar and Parmesan
  • Chicken Stock and Milk
broccoli cheddar chicken in a skillet with melted and browned cheese on top
One-pot healthy broccoli and chicken dish

Tools needed to make this one-pot recipe:

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Good quality chicken broth
  • Cheese Grater

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Baked and browned chicken thighs with broccoli

How To Make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In an oven-safe skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil, chicken thighs, and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan.

In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/2 cup whole milk or cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

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Add the broccoli florets and stir into the sauce. Then add the chicken thighs and onions into the skillet.

Top with the remaining cheddar and the parmesan.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until everything is bubbly and brown, and the chicken is fully cooked through.

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How to make healthy broccoli cheddar chicken

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One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is a healthy one-pot chicken recipe that is the ultimate healthy comfort food and is packed with greens. Broccoli cheddar anything has my heart, but this one-pot or one-pan chicken recipe has to be one of my favorites. It is excellent on its own or on top of brown rice or quinoa.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 skillet oven-safe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs – boneless, skinless or chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk or cream
  • 2 cups Sharp White Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    In an oven-safe skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil, chicken thighs, and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan.
  • In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/2 cup whole milk or cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Add the broccoli florets and stir into the sauce. Then add the chicken thighs and onions into the skillet. Top with the remaining cheddar and the parmesan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until everything is bubbly and brown, and the chicken is fully cooked through.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli cheddar, broccoli cheddar chicken, Chicken, healthy broccoli cheddar chicken, one-pot chicken
Servings: 4 people
Author: Healthy Elizabeth

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3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Just came across your YouTube channel. Love it! Awesome content, very knowledgeable and health conscious. Tried three of the recipes and I and my family enjoyed each one of them. Looking forward to more videos. Very impressive young lady.

  2. 5 stars
    I’m getting ready to make this for the second time in a week. This was a big hit with all four of my kids (10,8,5,2) so tonight I’m going to make rotini pasta to serve with it. Thank you for an easy, delicious meal my whole family enjoys!

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