Description
This Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake is a creamy and delicious dish perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- Cook and shred the chicken if not using pre-cooked. Steam or microwave the broccoli until just tender.
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the sauce and mix well. Stir in the shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine chicken and broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Pour the cheesy sauce over and mix everything evenly.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can substitute low-fat cream cheese.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg