Here’s a simple, cozy one-skillet chicken with cauliflower and cheese—creamy, filling, and done in about 30 minutes 🧀🍗
🍳 Skillet Chicken with Cauliflower & Cheese
Ingredients
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2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
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½ cup chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter)
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add cauliflower and chicken broth.
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Cover and cook 5–6 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
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Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cream, then add cheddar and Parmesan a little at a time until melted and smooth.
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Return chicken to skillet and stir until well coated.
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Simmer 2–3 minutes, then garnish and serve.
🌟 Easy Variations
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Bacon cheddar: add cooked bacon crumbles
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Spicy: use pepper jack cheese or add red pepper flakes
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Extra veggies: mushrooms or broccoli work great
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Low-carb: serve as-is or over cauliflower rice
If you want, I can also give you a baked skillet version, keto tweaks, or a garlic-parmesan style 👌
