Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Bake
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly cheesy, this Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Bake is the ultimate comfort food casserole. Packed with tender chicken breast, vibrant broccoli florets, and fluffy white rice, this dish is bound together by a creamy blend of cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and a touch of milk. Topped with golden, buttery panko breadcrumbs for an added crunch, this one-pan dinner is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this oven-baked favorite comes together in under an hour and serves up to six. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a family, this recipe delivers a wholesome, filling meal with a comforting mix of flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 400 g broccoli florets
- 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 300 ml cream of chicken soup
- 120 ml whole milk
- 300 g cooked white rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
While the chicken cools, bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, milk, 150 g of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked chicken, broccoli, and rice to the bowl with the sauce. Mix everything until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs until well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole, followed by the remaining cheddar cheese (50 g).
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 875 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
