Description
Sizzling “Cheesy Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes” brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Crispy chicken, golden potatoes, and melted parmesan create a mouthwatering one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetable:
- 1 lb (450g) broccoli florets
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully trim broccoli florets, ensuring uniform size for even cooking and optimal texture.
- Select a spacious steamer or pot, fill with water just below the steaming basket to prevent direct contact with liquid.
- Position broccoli in a single layer within the steamer, allowing gentle heat circulation for consistent tenderness.
- Steam florets precisely 5-6 minutes, maintaining their vibrant emerald color and crisp-tender consistency.
- Remove from heat immediately, shaking basket to halt cooking process and prevent overcooking.
- Create a velvety roux by melting butter in a medium saucepan over gentle medium heat, whisking continuously.
- Sprinkle flour into melted butter, stirring methodically to eliminate potential lumps and develop rich flavor.
- Gradually introduce milk, whisking consistently to construct a smooth, thickening base for the cheese sauce.
- Reduce heat, allowing sauce to simmer and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese slowly, stirring until completely melted and sauce achieves silky texture.
- Season sauce with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning for balanced flavor profile.
- Delicately fold cheese sauce over steamed broccoli, ensuring each floret receives a uniform, glossy coating.
- Transfer to serving dish, presenting the vibrant, cheesy broccoli as an irresistible accompanying side.
Notes
- Blanch broccoli briefly to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture, preventing overcooking and mushiness.
- Create silky cheese sauce by whisking continuously and adding milk gradually to prevent lumps and ensure smooth consistency.
- Choose aged cheddar for deeper flavor profile, enhancing overall richness of the cheese sauce.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for roux to make recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg