Description
Creamy Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole combines hearty ingredients for a comforting meal. Home cooks will savor this cheesy, satisfying dish that brings warmth and nourishment to the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 3 cups shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, adding minced garlic and sautéing until its aromatic essence releases.
- Gently whisk milk, sour cream, seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder) into the pan, creating a smooth, creamy sauce and allowing it to simmer until ingredients harmonize.
- Combine shredded chicken, cubed potatoes, and chopped broccoli in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, potato, and broccoli mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat each component with the rich, savory liquid.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle both cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top, creating a melty, golden blanket.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a bubbling, golden-brown cheese crust.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by using sweet potatoes for a nutritional boost and unique flavor profile.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk and vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and checking salt content in cheese selections.
- Enhance protein intake by adding quinoa or extra chicken for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg