Description
Chicken Broccoli Bake brings comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that makes weeknight meals feel special. Hearty chicken, tender broccoli, and a golden, crispy topping create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binding/Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350°F, which creates the perfect environment for baking this comforting casserole.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Generously scatter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the mixture, creating a delicious melty layer.
- Sprinkle ½ cup breadcrumbs over the cheese, which will give your dish a satisfying golden-brown crispy topping.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbly texture and golden-brown edges that signal it’s perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Swap frozen broccoli for fresh florets to adjust texture and moisture levels in the dish.
- Use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly.
- For extra crunch, toast breadcrumbs in a skillet with butter before sprinkling on top of the casserole.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium soup and adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg