Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skillet
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skillet brings together golden-broiled mozzarella, creamy garlic sauce, and juicy chicken in one oven-safe pan. It’s low-carb, high-flavor, and comes together in under 30 minutes. A weeknight dinner winner!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 56.75 g butter, divided
- 12 oz 340.2 g broccoli, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup 238 g heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups 168 g shredded mozzarella, divided
- ½ cup 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups 567 g cooked chopped chicken (about 1¼ lbs)
Instructions
- In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add broccoli and sauté until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from pan.
- Add remaining butter to the pan, stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half, about 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in ½ cup mozzarella and all the Parmesan until melted.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-skillet/
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar if you prefer a sharper flavor.
- If you like spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cream.