Skillet Chicken Divan

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

2 (8 to 9-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

3 cups bite-size broccoli florets

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups whole milk

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened

3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions

Cook the chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked). Remove the chicken using a slotted spoon (do not wipe the skillet clean), place it on a plate, and set aside. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Cook the broccoli: Add the broccoli and 1/4 cup water to the same skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed, until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli using a slotted spoon (do not wipe the skillet clean), and place on the plate with the chicken. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Preheat the broiler: Arrange an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Make the sauce: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Finish cooking the chicken: Stir in the chicken and broccoli and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 6 minutes. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Add cheeses and topping and broil: Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the cheddar, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper until melted and fully combined, about 1 minute. Stir together the panko, oil, parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture. Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and serve. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a review below! Simply Recipes / Ciara KehoeSimply Recipes / Ciara KehoeSimply Recipes / Ciara KehoeSimply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Nutrition

• Calories: 660 kcal
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 169 mg
• Sodium: 953 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 8 g
• Protein: 44 g