Description
This Chicken Broccoli Bake is a comforting and hearty casserole that combines tender cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with buttery breadcrumbs. It’s a family-friendly dish perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed until tender
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer ingredients: Layer steamed broccoli and diced chicken in the baking dish.
- Prepare sauce: Mix together cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, spices, and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
- Top with breadcrumbs: Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Enhance the dish by adding cooked rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
