Keto Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

 Ingredients

Chicken and Broccoli:

• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups of broccoli florets

Cheese Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Topping:

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large, oven proof skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter, cubed chicken, and spices. Stir so the chicken is coated with the spices.
• Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes or until it has browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 
• In the same skillet, add the cheese sauce ingredients (butter, garlic, almond milk, cream cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese).
• Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally. When the cream cheese has broken up whisk the mixture so it is completely smooth. A thick cheese sauce will form. 
• Add the cooked chicken and broccoli to the skillet. Carefully stir so the mixture coats the chicken and broccoli well.
• Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. This is important because the cheese sauce thickens as it cools.