Description
A comforting and delicious Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the chicken and broccoli mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil until they are well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt or a homemade white sauce.
- Add cooked rice or quinoa to the mixture for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg