Chicken Broccoli Bake Recipe
This Chicken Broccoli Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for a comforting meal. Tender steamed broccoli combined with cooked chicken, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese is baked until bubbly and golden brown, making it a delicious and easy one-dish dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (for topping the casserole)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Casserole Dish: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish using avocado spray or your preferred non-stick spray and set aside.
- Steam Broccoli: Place a large saucepan with about 2 inches of water over medium-high heat. When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the broccoli florets. Let them steam for approximately 2 minutes until fork-tender. Drain the broccoli and return it to the saucepan, then set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. Add the grated cheddar cheese and chopped cooked chicken. Finally, fold in the steamed broccoli until all ingredients are well blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken and broccoli mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake and Broil: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. After baking, switch the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese topping is bubbling and browned in spots. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm for best taste and texture.
- Storage: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is steamed just until tender to avoid mushiness.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken leftovers.
- To make it lower fat, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients such as mayonnaise and cheese are gluten-free certified.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent cheese from burning.
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