Chicken Divan for One
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 (4–5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¼-inch strips
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅔ cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
- 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Equipment
- saucepan
- skillet
Directions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter a 5-inch square baking dish. Boil the broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain it.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Move it to a plate.
- Add the rest of the oil and cook the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Pour in the broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cream and simmer for 1 minute. Take it off the heat and stir in the sour cream and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the chicken, broccoli, and half the cheddar. Spoon it into the baking dish.
- Mix the panko, the rest of the cheddar, and the melted butter and sprinkle it over the top. Set the dish on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden on top. Let it cool a few minutes before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 554g | Calories: 1044kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 7.1g | Vitamin A: 4854IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 708mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, panko breadcrumbs counted as dry bread crumbs. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
