This Broccoli with Baked Chicken dish is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken breast with vibrant, fresh broccoli. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown, while the broccoli adds a wonderful crunch and a wealth of vitamins. To elevate the flavors, we’ll create a creamy cheese sauce made with mozzarella that ties everything together beautifully.

Whether you’re looking for a wholesome dinner for the family or a meal prep option for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and taste.

Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

• 500g broccoli
• 500g chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 70g wheat flour
• 700ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 200g mozzarella

Way of doing:

Cut the broccoli, removing as much of the stem as possible.
Cut the chicken breast into cubes, transfer to a bowl, then add the salt, black pepper, oregano, olive oil and mix well.
Place the broccoli in a bowl, then add the salt, black pepper, olive oil and mix very well.
Add the chicken to a platter, place the broccoli on top and set aside.
In a pan add the butter and melt, then add the wheat flour, the milk little by little while stirring, the salt and stir until combined.
Pour this mixture over the broccoli in the dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 200c for 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven, add the mozzarella on top and bake for another 20 minutes.

Help yourself!