Chicken and Broccoli In White Sauce is a savory Asian recipe that uses a creamy sauce. Your family will fall in love with it!
Do you love chicken and broccoli as much as I do? Goodness, I just love it. This is the chicken and broccoli recipe I love dearly and I have gotten such nice comments, emails and messages about it – I’m so glad you love it as much as I do!
I was in Chinatown a few weeks ago where I was feeling hungry after acupuncture so I ran across the street to a shop called “Excellent Dumpling House”. There I got some Chinese takeout goodies to go, along with a amazing pork dumpling. While I was waiting for my order to be done so many people came in and ordered the Chicken and Broccoli in White Sauce. My eyes rose every time someone ordered it, I had never heard of this at a Chinese restaurant. So I did what everyone else would do, I took out my phone and begun googling furiously.
In the next week, something was telling me to make this dish. I received not one, but two completely random comments and email asking me if I had a Chicken and Broccoli in White Sauce recipe. Can you believe that? First in line, then real life questions. It’s like I was meant to make this.
This is a great dish that is creamy and full of yummy vegetables (hello broccoli, sugar snap peas and carrots). It’s more rich than your usual Chicken and Broccoli due to the sauce which is made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Next time you’re in the mood for Chicken and Broccoli, give this dish a shot, I hope you enjoy!
Make sure to check out my Chicken and Broccoli Chinese Food recipe too!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast - cut up into bite size pieces
- 1 carrot - peeled and cut up into bite size pieces
- 1 cup sugar snap peas - cut into thirds
- 1 head broccoli - cut up into florets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy creamy
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- While oven is preheating melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes
- Add mined garlic and Parmesan cheese to heavy cream mixture, stirring until combined and completely melted and creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer your chicken on the bottom. Then spread your vegetables on top.
- Pour your creamy Alfredo sauce on top to cover.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Monica says
Just made chicken and broccoli tonight for my husband since little one is under the weather and I had some leftovers to pull it together. Your white sauce is such a great spin – we’d love to try it and I’m sure it’s delicious! And homegrown carrots in this temperature is awe-inspiring! Stay warm.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I pretty much love anything covered in a cream sauce, but especially when it includes broccoli. This looks really delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Now THIS is what I want for dinner! YUM!
Suzanne says
Yummy!! Love creamy sauce with veggies.
The Sketched Chef says
This is really interesting!
I also love the colours of the whole dish.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Chicken and Broccoli is always what I order at Chinese restaurants. This creamy white sauce looks extra good.
Debra says
Anything is better with heavy cream and parm!!!!!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Well, it does sound like you were fated to make this!! I’ve never heard of such a thing at a Chinese restaurant. Sounds wonderful!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Simple and delicious! But how do you grow a garden in the winter time? (says the girl with the black thumb)
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I’ve heard of people ordering chicken and broccoli in white sauce but just always thought they were weirdos… apparently it’s a real thing, haha! This looks great!
And by the way, I so LOVE that distressed wood backdrop you used in the photos. SO cool!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
I will pass this nutritious recipe to my sister, she loves chicken/veggies combo. For my “vegetarian needs” I will just substitute chicken with tofu and et voila’, a great dish for me!
Serena @ Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
This looks divine and I am so inspired to try and grow through the winter next year! Envious of your garden fresh veggies!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
Oh wow – yalls greenhouse is incredible! Veggie growing in the snow and cold deserves an award and so does this dish! I too adore broccoli, but I must confess, I have never baked it – ever! Thanks for sharing Pamela
2 Sisters Recipes says
We love chicken and broccoli! Sounds amazing!! I have to make this one soon! Love your roof top garden- genius!!
Beth says
Wow, it looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it for my family.
(And I can’t believe you’re still growing vegetables!)
Ashley says
I have never heard of chicken and broccoli in white sauce either! I love regular chicken and broccoli so I have a feeling I would definitely enjoy this : )
Traci says
What a great recipe. I am always looking for side dishes and this would be a great one. Pinned it for later consumption. 🙂 And seriously? I had NO idea that you could grow a garden in winter. Learned something new today!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
Seriously, are the vegetable still growing, so so jealous…I could not grow cilantro in beautiful California weather..haha.
The dish looks so comforting and yummy.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Yum. Chicken and broccoli is a great combination. It sounds extra good with the white sauce.
The Squishy Monster says
I’m incredibly impressed that you’re still growing veggies—go you! This dish looks amazing too!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
This looks absolutely delicious. So jealous of your fresh vegetables 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Huge thing of broccoli in my fridge! You’ve just inspired me to whip something up though I may attempt dairy-free with nutritional yeast:)
Mary Frances says
Those veggies covered in that cream sauce looks so.good.right.now. I was pleasantly surprised at how simple this dish is, because your pictures make it look so fancy! P.S. the lighting in these is fabulous!
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
Talk about Comfort Food ! And this is a great dish to prepare for guests!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love chicken and brocolli together. I would serve this on top of a big mound of fluffy, white rice. Yum!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Chicken and Broccoli in White Sauce at a Chinese restaurant is new to me too! Buutt I’ll take it, I love a good chicken and broccoli casserole, so this is right up my alley! P.S I can’t believe you are still growing veggies, you must have one serious green thumb.
marcie says
This looks delicious, Pamela! What a great one dish meal packed with veggies!
Hallie @ The Wordy Baker says
I love the Excellent Dumpling House! But I’m not sure if I’ve ever had their chicken in white sauce…
Francine says
Interesting! I’ve never heard of this either. It sounds like an Italian dish (like a pasta primavera or something). Looks good!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
This looks so delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to make chicken and feed the boy broccoli! This is perfect.