Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast: 500 grams (about 1 lb), diced
- Broccoli florets: 300 grams (about 10 oz), fresh or frozen
- Cheddar cheese: 200 grams (about 2 cups), shredded
- Cream of mushroom soup: 1 can (about 400 grams or 14 oz)
- Breadcrumbs: 100 grams (about 1 cup)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cooking diced chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli by steaming or blanching fresh florets for 3-4 minutes or thawing frozen broccoli.
- Make the cheese sauce by combining cooked chicken, prepared broccoli, and cream of mushroom soup in a large mixing bowl, adding half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Combine everything by pouring the mixture into a greased baking dish, topping with remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Notes
- Ingredient variations can include using turkey or sausage instead of chicken, different cheese types, or adding more vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) covered with foil for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake, casserole, family dinner, comfort food