Description
A delightful recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a spacious bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, broccoli florets, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and milk.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, stirring until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly across the bottom.
- If using breadcrumbs, combine them with olive oil in a separate bowl until well-coated, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
- Once done, take it out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding some crispy bacon or diced ham to the mixture before baking.
- Feel free to swap out the broccoli for other vegetables like cauliflower or spinach to create a new flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg