Name: Skillet Chicken Divan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 (8 to 9-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened; 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

1 Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked). Remove the chicken using a slotted spoon (do not wipe the skillet clean), place it on a plate, and set aside.

2 Add the broccoli and 1/4 cup water to the same skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed, until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli using a slotted spoon (do not wipe the skillet clean), and place on the plate with the chicken.

3 Arrange an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

4 Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.

5 Stir in the chicken and broccoli and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 6 minutes.

6 Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the cheddar, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper until melted and fully combined, about 1 minute. Stir together the panko, oil, parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture. Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and serve. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a review below!