Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

Author

Smoking Swines

Date

November 08, 2025

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

This creamy chicken and broccoli skillet brings the best of comfort cooking together — juicy golden chicken, a cheesy Parmesan crust, and a silky cheddar sauce packed with fresh broccoli. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that feels gourmet without the effort. The light heat from the hot sauce lifts the richness, while the Italian seasoning ties it all together with a cozy, homestyle flavor.

Serve it family-style right from the skillet — because you’ll want every bit of that sauce on the table.

For the Chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt & black pepper, to taste
3 tsp Italian seasoning
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
4 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 cup whole milk
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp hot sauce
2 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

Prep the ChickenPound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and shredded Parmesan. Coat each chicken breast lightly in the mixture.
Sear to PerfectionHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.
Make the SauceIn the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking 1–2 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.
Add FlavorStir in onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, and hot sauce. Fold in chopped broccoli and simmer for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Finish with CheeseStir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top.
ServeServe hot with pasta, rice, or warm bread to soak up every drop of that cheesy sauce.