Cheesy Chicken with Broccoli
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup sherry
- Dash of hot pepper
- Broccoli spears
- Slices of chicken breast parboiled
- Parmesan or Romano cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix in the salt and pepper.
- Gradually stir in the milk, followed by the sharp Cheddar cheese, sherry, and a dash of hot pepper.
- Stir the mixture over heat until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts.
- Arrange broccoli spears on the bottom of a baking dish, then place slices of parboiled chicken breasts on top.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle Parmesan or Romano cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Serve the cheesy chicken with broccoli over rice.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy this cheesy chicken with broccoli over a bed of fluffy rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.Wine Advice:
Pair this dish with a light and fruity white wine such as Riesling or Pinot Grigio to complement the richness of the cheese sauce and the flavors of the chicken and broccoli.Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g
