Cheesy Broccoli Baked Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delicious Cheesy Broccoli Baked Chicken recipe! Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are smothered with a rich and creamy blend of cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, and perfectly tender broccoli florets. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick sear for extra flavor, this dish bakes to bubbling, cheesy perfection in under 30 minutes. The combination of savory spices like garlic powder and paprika enhances the flavor, while the optional parsley garnish adds a touch of freshness. A perfect one-pan meal that's low-carb, comforting, and loaded with protein and veggies, it's sure to be a hit for family dinners or meal prep. Keywords: cheesy broccoli baked chicken, low-carb chicken recipe, easy baked chicken dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and the blanched broccoli florets. Mix until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You don’t need to cook them all the way through; this step is just for browning.
Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
Spoon the cheesy broccoli mixture evenly over each chicken breast, spreading it out to cover the top.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the broccoli mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1263 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
