Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Crown TavernBroccoli & Chicken Recipe

Broccoli & Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Crown Tavern
Time1h
Serves4

Garlic white sauce, wood oven broccoli, spinach, red onion, chicken breast, mozzarella and ricotta

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Ingredients

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Garlic White Sauce

Vegetables and Chicken

Cheese Toppings

Method

Prepare Garlic White Sauce

  1. 1

    Melt Butter

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Make Roux

    Stir in the flour, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to create a roux.

  4. 4

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Cook Vegetables and Chicken

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your wood oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 7

    Sauté Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 8

    Add Vegetables

    Add the sliced red onion and broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.

  4. 9

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Assemble and Bake

  1. 10

    Layer Ingredients

    In a baking dish, layer the chicken and vegetable mixture, then pour the garlic white sauce over it.

  2. 11

    Add Cheese

    Dollop the ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over everything.

  3. 12

    Bake

    Place in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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