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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake: A Comforting Delight!

A comforting and delicious Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken and broccoli mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.
  7. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt or a low-fat alternative.
  • Add cooked rice or quinoa to the chicken mixture for a heartier dish.

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