Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake Comfort Dish
This is a simple, hearty casserole featuring tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce, baked until golden brown. It is a satisfying comfort food dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- If using fresh broccoli, steam or boil the florets until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain well. If using frozen, thaw and drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked broccoli, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- If using, sprinkle the crushed butter crackers evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
- For a lower-carb version, omit the cracker topping and add 1/4 cup of almond flour to the cheese mixture for thickening.
- Cooked rotisserie chicken works well for quick preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95