Combine milk, water, broccoli, salt, pepper, and garlic in stock pot at medium heat.

cut butter stick into slices and add to soup.

cut the entire block of cheese into slices or cubes to reduce the melt time and avoid clumps.

Cook for 30 minutes stirring often to avoid burning anything on the bottom of the pot.

take chicken and slice into fillets so that it cooks evenly. pan sear in olive oil while putting salt and pepper on each side

once chicken is cooked, remove and cut into cubes.

add chicken as desired to pot, or as garnish to individual bowls depending on the person eating, garnish with shredded cheese if desired.

Enjoy :]