Description
Enjoy this irresistible cheesy chicken broccoli dish. It’s a high-protein meal perfect for a healthy dinner. This recipe highlights the protein content of white beans, making it a nutritious choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (for a protein boost)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, which are a great source of protein.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve this high-protein white bean dish hot.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cheese and milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute other white beans like navy beans or great northern beans for cannellini beans. They also offer a good white bean protein content.
- This dish is a fantastic way to incorporate more protein into your diet, showcasing the benefits of high protein white beans.
- Consider adding garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- This recipe is a testament to how nutrient-dense white beans can be.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg