Description
This Skillet Chicken Divan is a fresh, creamy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a homemade cheese sauce—topped with a golden breadcrumb crust and broiled to bubbly perfection in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8–9 oz each), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ½ tsp black pepper, divided
- 3 cups broccoli florets (bite-sized)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- ¾ cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, and cook until browned (5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add broccoli and ¼ cup water to the skillet. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until just tender (3 minutes). Transfer to plate with chicken.
- Melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and broccoli to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 6 minutes).
- Off heat, stir in cream cheese, ½ cup cheddar, remaining ¼ tsp salt, and remaining pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Mix panko, olive oil, parsley, remaining ¼ cup cheddar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over skillet mixture.
- Preheat broiler. Broil skillet for 2 minutes until topping is golden. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap panko for crushed crackers or gluten-free crumbs.
- Add mushrooms or sautéed onions for extra flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for variation.
- Serve over rice, egg noodles, or enjoy as-is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
