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Chicken, broccoli, and pepper jack cheese

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Chicken, broccoli, and pepper jack cheese is a delicious dish typically made by sautéing chicken and broccoli together, then melting pepper jack cheese on top for a flavorful and cheesy finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: International
Calories: 479

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional seasonings:
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you prefer.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, placing them on top of the broccoli.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese evenly over the chicken and broccoli.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 59gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 1345mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1232IUVitamin C: 139mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 2mg

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