Cheesy Bacon & Broccoli Chicken

Was gonna do this one on my own but my boys got excited when they heard what I was making and decided to lend a hand.

A first try at this recipe and it’s SO good!!!

Cheesy Bacon & Broccoli Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (see Bacon Bits recipe)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400^◦ F.
2. Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with EVOO.
3. Season 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts evenly – and on both sides – w/ 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Place seasoned chicken into baking dish.
5. Bake for 30 mins (or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken reads at least 165^◦ F).
6. Once chicken is baking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat on stovetop (or in inner pot of Instant Pot on Sauté – Low function).
7. Stir in 1/2 cup cream and 3 tsp minced garlic then cook until warm.
8. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, a little bit at a time, until melted and then remove from heat.
9. Steam 4 cups broccoli florets using method of choice (e.g., Instant Pot, microwave, stovetop).
10. Once chicken is done baking, drain the chicken juices.
11. Sprinkle steamed broccoli over cooked chicken in baking dish.
12. Pour cheese sauce over broccoli layer.
13. Sprinkle bacon bits from 8 slices of bacon on top of cheese sauce layer.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	688
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.5g	29%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	43%
Cholesterol 295mg	98%
Sodium 990mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 113g
Vitamin D 4mcg	20%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 151mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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