Description
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese layered over fluffy baked potatoes, creating a warm hug for your taste buds. With its gooey cheese topping and crunchy vegetable layers, this casserole brings smiles to the dinner table while being easy to prepare. Dive into this delicious recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baking dish (9×13 inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat.
- Peel and chop russet potatoes into chunks; boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Steam or blanch broccoli florets until bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, drained potatoes, steamed broccoli, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the potato mixture followed by half of the cheese; repeat layers and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg