Description
A simple and delicious broccoli chicken bake that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Broccoli can be blanched for a softer texture.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: broccoli chicken bake, easy dinner, cheesy casserole