Description
Hearty chicken and broccoli casserole elevates classic baked potato comfort with creamy, cheesy goodness. Comfort-packed layers promise a satisfying meal that delivers warmth and flavor in each wholesome bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Drizzle diced potatoes with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange potatoes in a single layer across the baking dish and roast for 15 minutes until slightly golden.
- Extract the partially cooked potatoes from the oven and strategically distribute broccoli florets and diced chicken across the potato base.
- Whisk together sour cream and milk in a separate mixing bowl, incorporating half of the shredded cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Carefully pour the cheese-infused sauce evenly over the chicken, broccoli, and potato layers, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Generously scatter the remaining cheese across the top of the casserole, creating a complete cheese blanket.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 5 minutes before serving, which helps the layers set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Customize potato texture by parboiling before roasting for extra crispiness and faster cooking time.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein alternatives to create a vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce fat content and boost protein while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Choose fresh broccoli florets for maximum nutrition and crunch, ensuring they’re cut into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg